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AF03 HAN

2003 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,732 mi
Last recorded160,732 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml92,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 HAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2014 160,732 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Sep 2014 160,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 152,174 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 138,321 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 138,312 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 116,034 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 93,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 93,858 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 83,149 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 83,141 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fail 30 May 2008 78,791 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2008 78,791 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 72,270 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 72,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 50,654 miles

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

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

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

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

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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AF03 HAN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AF03 HAN, 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 AF03 HAN registered?

AF03 HAN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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