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AF04 XSZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,023 mi
Last recorded89,023 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml91,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 89,023 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 88,123 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 86,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 84,073 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 79,717 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 79,717 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 69,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 61,230 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2013 54,986 miles

Brake pipes under car covered by plastic covers.

Gearbox and associated pipework - oil leak.

Power steering pipe has slight weep.

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded in places.

Fail 8 Feb 2013 54,985 miles

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

Brake pipes under car covered by plastic covers.

Gearbox and associated pipework - oil leak.

Power steering pipe has slight weep.

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded in places.

Fail 7 Feb 2013 54,981 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2012 48,891 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 37,527 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 37,527 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 27,673 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 27,673 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 24,894 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 20,397 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 20,385 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 14,920 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre on 2mm on outer edge.

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 10,862 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 XSZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XSZ, 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 XSZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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