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AD53 DSZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Ml

Red Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,931 mi
Last recorded130,931 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml91,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 DSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 130,931 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 130,467 miles

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 117,147 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2015 101,269 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2014 90,778 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 87,563 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

uneven wear on front tyres (worn on inner shoulders)

Pass 31 May 2012 79,708 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2012 79,708 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 70,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 60,125 miles

slight play in both front inner antiroll bar bushes

Fail 2 Jun 2010 60,125 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight play in both front inner antiroll bar bushes

Pass 10 Jun 2009 50,603 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 50,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn very close to limit

Pass 19 Jun 2008 39,526 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

o/s/r tyre getting low

small cut in n/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2007 29,236 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 29,233 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Cut in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Slight lift in offside and nearside front suspension lower ball joints

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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AD53 DSZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml in Red with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AD53 DSZ, 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 AD53 DSZ registered?

AD53 DSZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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