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AC03 GMV

2003 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,585 mi
Last recorded142,585 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml92,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 GMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 142,585 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 133,872 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 133,871 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 128,210 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 120,651 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 110,527 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 99,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bad oil leak

front brake discs worn and lipped

rear brake discs becoming worn and lipped

various damage around vehicle

Fail 14 Sep 2012 99,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bad oil leak

front brake discs worn and lipped

rear brake discs becoming worn and lipped

various damage around vehicle

Pass 14 Sep 2011 95,480 miles

Air filter box insecure

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Coolant level low

Covers fitted above and below vehicle

Damage around vehicle

Front and rear brake discs lipped

Oil leaks

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 82,165 miles

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

n/s/r brake disc slightly scored on inner area

rear tyres worn on edges and becoming low on tread

various damage around vehicle

Fail 11 Sep 2010 82,164 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

n/s/r brake disc slightly scored on inner area

rear tyres worn on edges and becoming low on tread

various damage around vehicle

Pass 17 Oct 2009 73,017 miles

front brake discs becoming worn,lipped and starting to show distortion

front brake performance showing imbalance - 18%

n/s/r tyre has screw in tread area

o/s/r bumper damaged

oil leak on engine

rear tyres becoming low on tread

Fail 11 Oct 2009 72,933 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs becoming worn,lipped and starting to show distortion

front brake performance showing imbalance - 18%

n/s/r tyre has screw in tread area

o/s/r bumper damaged

oil leak on engine

rear tyres becoming low on tread

Pass 10 Oct 2008 63,462 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 63,384 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 45,321 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 44,058 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 33,796 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Ml?

Based on 1,172,506 MOT tests across 81,226 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,943
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
81,226
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 27,881
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,032
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22,074
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,608
Registration plate lamp not working 19,483
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AC03 GMV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 92,120 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Ml fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 27,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AC03 GMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Ml typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AC03 GMV registered?

AC03 GMV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 21 May 2003.

Is AC03 GMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC03 GMV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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