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AC04 GDZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,549 mi
Last recorded104,549 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml91,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 GDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 104,549 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

o/s headlamp damp, aim just visible on tester

slight play and stiffness in steering

slight play/ lift both front lower ball joints

small screen cracks

Fail 8 Nov 2019 104,549 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction cleared during PRS (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

o/s headlamp damp, aim just visible on tester

slight play and stiffness in steering

slight play/ lift both front lower ball joints

small screen cracks

Pass 14 Nov 2018 100,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective light output slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 100,600 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end locking nut on track rod (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements characters too close to edge of plate (0.1 (d))

***PLEASE BRING THIS CERTIFICATE TO THE TESTING STATION IN THE EVENT OF A RETEST***

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective light output slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 62,313 miles

Engine management light displayed

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame and suspension components have slight corrosion

Rear registration plate smaller than standard

Wiper blades leave slight smearing

coolant warning light displayed

rearmost seats in stowed position with large load on top

Pass 22 Sep 2016 26,406 miles

Nearside headlamp slightly insecure

Offside headlamp light output slightly reduced

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate smaller than standard size

Fail 22 Sep 2016 26,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside headlamp slightly insecure

Offside headlamp light output slightly reduced

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate smaller than standard size

Pass 7 Oct 2015 833 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all 4 tyres perished and cracked

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 light rust (3.5.1i)

cut in n\s\f tyre no cords showing

play in o\s\f track arm,not excessive

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 GDZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GDZ, 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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What year was AC04 GDZ registered?

AC04 GDZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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