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AF03 KHB

2003 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,732 mi
Last recorded126,732 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml92,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 KHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 126,732 miles

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

nearside rear lamp has slight play

Fail 8 Jun 2016 126,708 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort nearside & offside (3.7.B.6a)

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

engine management light's on

nearside rear lamp has slight play

Pass 6 Feb 2015 117,568 miles

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

slight play in both track rod ends

Fail 5 Feb 2015 117,551 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

slight play in both track rod ends

Pass 27 Jan 2014 114,486 miles

Drum sticks slight play

Front disc`s worn

N/S trackrod end sligh tplay

N/S/F lower ball joint slight play

N/S/F tyre bald outer edge

Oil leak

Parking brake performance low

Rear Brake`s binding slightly

Tyres have stones and cut`s in treads

Fail 25 Jan 2014 114,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Drum sticks slight play

Front disc`s worn

N/S trackrod end sligh tplay

N/S/F lower ball joint slight play

N/S/F tyre bald outer edge

Oil leak

Parking brake performance low

Rear Brake`s binding slightly

Tyres have stones and cut`s in treads

Pass 25 Jan 2013 112,010 miles

Both drum sticks slight play

Front tyres 3-4 mm

O/S/F lower ball joint boot badly cracked

Oil leak around oil filter housing/ rocker cover

Rear drop links bushes worn

front Anti- roll bar bushes worn

Pass 28 Jan 2012 99,894 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 99,810 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

N/S/F brake pipe too flexie corroded

wipers split

Pass 31 Jan 2011 92,061 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 90,874 miles

REAR AXLE BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

VERY SLIGHT BLOW ON O/S MIDDLE BOX

Fail 15 Dec 2009 90,874 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

REAR AXLE BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

VERY SLIGHT BLOW ON O/S MIDDLE BOX

Pass 13 Dec 2008 71,421 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 53,046 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 34,515 miles

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

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

transmission oil leak from gearbox sump.

Fail 19 Dec 2006 34,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

oil leak from automatic transmission sump.

Pass 13 Oct 2005 12,462 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 KHB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KHB, 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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AF03 KHB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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