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AC04 FCD

2004 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,215 mi
Last recorded101,215 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml91,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 FCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 101,215 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2022 101,208 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 93,589 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material crossover pipe (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake only 16%

Fail 10 Feb 2021 93,573 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material crossover pipe (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake only 16%

Pass 4 Feb 2020 85,209 miles

corrosion on main brake pipes at rear BORDERLINE

corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe

o/s/f and both rear indicators fading BORDERLINE

security of o/s mirror glass

Pass 12 Feb 2019 80,229 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 75,438 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2017 68,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in engine bay from master cylinder to abs unit (3.6.B.2c)

engine bay covers fitted obscuring some items in engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2016 63,739 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 56,138 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 56,132 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 45,992 miles

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

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

miosture in R H headlamp

Fail 30 Jan 2014 45,992 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

miosture in R H headlamp

Pass 22 Jan 2013 42,880 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 41,628 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 38,689 miles

Light misting of oil on front undertray

NSF wheel slightly out of shape on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 38,689 miles

Light misting of oil on front undertray

NSF wheel slightly out of shape on outer edge

Pass 1 Feb 2010 35,642 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 32,000 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 28,316 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 21,613 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Feb 2007 21,613 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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AC04 FCD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 91,237 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 AC04 FCD, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AC04 FCD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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