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AF54 VZE

2004 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,250 mi
Last recorded150,250 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml91,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 VZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 150,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front tyres perished

Pass 21 Apr 2015 143,161 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 143,160 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 138,872 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 138,872 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 130,519 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 130,519 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 126,672 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 124,243 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 114,770 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 88,578 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 67,861 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 VZE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AF54 VZE, 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 AF54 VZE registered?

AF54 VZE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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