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AE03 EAP

2003 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,481 mi
Last recorded113,481 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml92,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 EAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 113,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 111,532 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 108,980 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 108,980 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 105,068 miles

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 105,067 miles

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 100,833 miles

Sill skirts fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2022 100,833 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Sill skirts fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2021 97,060 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 97,027 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 94,587 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 94,587 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 91,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 87,820 miles

light cracking to tyres

oil weep

Fail 26 Mar 2018 87,820 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

light cracking to tyres

oil weep

Pass 21 Mar 2017 83,601 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 79,850 miles

rear pads look to be getting low

Pass 19 Mar 2015 73,849 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 73,828 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 66,653 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 59,888 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 53,715 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 46,761 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 42,161 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 37,575 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 32,828 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 29,628 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 22,406 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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AE03 EAP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE03 EAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE03 EAP registered?

AE03 EAP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is AE03 EAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 EAP shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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