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AF54 KUG

2004 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

231,609 mi
Last recorded231,609 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml91,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 KUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 231,609 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 215,185 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 205,162 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 200,643 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 187,839 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 165,028 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 153,563 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 138,847 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 131,465 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 131,453 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 116,030 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Nov 2016 116,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Nov 2015 108,095 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 93,063 miles

slight lift o/s/f lower ball joint not excessive

Fail 17 Nov 2014 93,062 miles

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

slight lift o/s/f lower ball joint not excessive

Pass 25 Oct 2013 80,673 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 80,660 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 72,774 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front steering arm slight play

Pass 27 Nov 2012 72,774 miles

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

nearside front steering arm slight play

Fail 7 Sep 2011 72,357 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 7 Sep 2011 72,357 miles

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

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 24 Sep 2010 65,487 miles

nsf tyre on 2mm below on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2009 57,177 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 47,373 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 37,924 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 37,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 KUG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel 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 AF54 KUG, 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 KUG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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