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AF04 FEX

2004 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Lpg 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,701 mi
Last recorded149,701 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml91,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 FEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 149,701 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 148,695 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 147,130 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 146,026 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 142,722 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 142,714 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 139,087 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 139,081 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 132,129 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 130,245 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

oil leak

sill covers fitted

under body corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 23 May 2016 131,735 miles

Both headlamp images poor, required moving right up to beam tester.

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed inner edge, nail and pass repair.

dragster effect achieved through odd tyre choice.

hydraulic oil all over the front end

Fail 23 May 2016 131,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed inner edge, nail and pass repair.

dragster effect achieved through odd tyre choice.

hydraulic oil all over the front end

Pass 5 May 2015 127,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes protected in sealent

Fail 1 May 2015

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes protected in sealent

Pass 2 May 2014 121,783 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 121,783 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 109,777 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 105,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs worn

Pass 28 Oct 2011 105,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs worn

Pass 1 Nov 2010 99,673 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 88,417 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 77,695 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 71,544 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 64,731 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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AF04 FEX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 4,966cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF04 FEX, 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 AF04 FEX registered?

AF04 FEX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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