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AD53 KLM

2003 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,583 mi
Last recorded54,583 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2008
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml92,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 KLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2008 54,583 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 54,583 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2007 50,832 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 39,745 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 39,745 miles

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

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

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 KLM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 KLM, 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.

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What year was AD53 KLM registered?

AD53 KLM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is AD53 KLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 KLM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AD53 KLM have outstanding finance?

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