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AD53 LFJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Ml

Red Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,605 mi
Last recorded135,605 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml92,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 LFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2019 135,605 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across car (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2018 129,932 miles

Advise windscreen damage

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2017 121,512 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

crack in windscreen

Fail 1 Nov 2017 121,511 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

crack in windscreen

Pass 12 Oct 2016 117,819 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 117,819 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 102,667 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 93,867 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 86,161 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 86,093 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 65,942 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 52,782 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 48,887 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 43,702 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 37,436 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 33,099 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 28,274 miles

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 LFJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml in Red with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AD53 LFJ, 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 LFJ registered?

AD53 LFJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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