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AG04 WJU

2004 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

164,493 mi
Last recorded164,493 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml91,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG04 WJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2021 164,493 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Window damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside 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 16 Jun 2020 159,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2019 151,987 miles

Front O/S ANDN/S WIPERS ARE IN A POOR CONDITION

OIL LEAK IN ENGINE BAY AREA!

POWER STEERING FLUID WEEPING FROM RESERVOIR/PIPE

Rear O/S AND N/S BRAKE PADS ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR!

Rear OF BOTH MAIN LINE BRAKE PIPES CORRODED!

Fail 12 Jun 2019 151,987 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ACROSS SUBFRAME! (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps O/S AND N/S, N/S IS VERY DIM! (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

ENGINE OIL LEVEL IS VERY LOW

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S WORN VERY LOW, REPLACEMENT ADVISED!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front O/S ANDN/S WIPERS ARE IN A POOR CONDITION

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIHGHT NOT WORKING

OIL LEAK IN ENGINE BAY AREA!

POWER STEERING FLUID WEEPING FROM RESERVOIR/PIPE

Rear O/S AND N/S BRAKE PADS ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR!

Rear OF BOTH MAIN LINE BRAKE PIPES CORRODED!

Pass 8 Jun 2018 139,096 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2018 139,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin prompt replacement advised (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2017 124,193 miles

Front brake discs are corroded on the faces!

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded ACROSS REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear BRAKE PAD IS APPX 70% WORN

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S AND N/S (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S AND N/S (4.1.E.1)

SLIGHT BRAKE JUDDER DETECTED WHEN CARRYING OUT BRAKE TEST!

Fail 30 May 2017 124,189 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working LED UNIT IN THE MIRROR (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded ACROSS REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear BRAKE PAD IS APPX 70% WORN

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S AND N/S (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S AND N/S (4.1.E.1)

SLIGHT BRAKE JUDDER DETECTED WHEN CARRYING OUT BRAKE TEST!

Pass 1 Jun 2016 108,238 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 86,992 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2015 86,992 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 70,629 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 70,629 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 48,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 48,077 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 33,409 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 19,293 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 19,293 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 15,822 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 12,878 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 12,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 10,654 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 10,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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AG04 WJU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AG04 WJU, 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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AG04 WJU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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