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AE54 FPU

2004 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,937 mi
Last recorded153,937 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml91,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 FPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 153,937 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 149,091 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 142,893 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust bracket broken

head lights misty

screen chipped

Fail 25 Jun 2019 142,893 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust bracket broken

head lights misty

screen chipped

Pass 22 Jun 2018 135,591 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 131,749 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 125,043 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front outer tyre wall is slightly damaged

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 124,987 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front outer tyre wall is slightly damaged

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 121,088 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 23 Dec 2014 121,088 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Dec 2013 118,342 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 118,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 113,161 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 107,958 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 101,554 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 81,870 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 53,103 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 42,057 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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AE54 FPU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AE54 FPU, 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 AE54 FPU registered?

AE54 FPU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 14 September 2004.

Is AE54 FPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE54 FPU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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