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AF04 UML

2004 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

115,738 mi
Last recorded115,738 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml91,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 UML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 115,738 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 111,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 111,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 104,979 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 104,979 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 99,799 miles

Parking brake only just met requirements @ 16% and could require adjustment or repair !!

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

Pass 19 May 2022 95,511 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 89,574 miles

oil leak on engine but not severe

Pass 3 Jun 2020 86,648 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 85,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 85,416 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 83,528 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 83,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 81,254 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes warn

Pass 3 Jun 2016 77,927 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 74,669 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 74,669 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Apr 2014 71,714 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 71,714 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 68,635 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 68,635 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 63,144 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 57,606 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 48,934 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 37,593 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 36,555 miles

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

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

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 UML is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 UML, 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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AF04 UML is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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