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AF03 KFW

2003 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,864 mi
Last recorded150,864 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml92,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 150,864 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 150,115 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 146,758 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 138,487 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2013 126,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 111,587 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 94,813 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 94,813 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 84,748 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 72,647 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 56,393 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2007 50,169 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 50,169 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 43,514 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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AF03 KFW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AF03 KFW, 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 AF03 KFW registered?

AF03 KFW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is AF03 KFW safe to buy?

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