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AF54 APS

2004 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

195,287 mi
Last recorded195,287 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml91,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 APS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2026 195,287 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength complete sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by towbar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (sill covers fitted) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 194,346 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 194,290 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 193,908 miles

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2023 191,206 miles

Coil spring corroded All *4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine / gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all under body surface rust

Pass 7 Feb 2022 190,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 188,015 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 185,227 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 178,149 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear wheelarches (6.1.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion prescribed areas (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 178,141 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion both rear wheelarches (6.1.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion prescribed areas (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 167,723 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 152,379 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 143,678 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 129,628 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 118,970 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 104,436 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 86,544 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 86,491 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 69,696 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 58,549 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 43,932 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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AF54 APS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AF54 APS, 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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AF54 APS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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