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AG53 ZCE

2003 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,564 mi
Last recorded110,564 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml92,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 ZCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 110,564 miles

Both front tyre inner treads worn low

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured And offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in rear lowerball joints both sides

Fail 23 Feb 2016 110,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded And offside front (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Both front tyre inner treads worn low

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured And offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 104,027 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 104,027 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 97,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 88,482 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 76,098 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 65,700 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 65,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 55,260 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 55,260 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 43,372 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 31,982 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 31,982 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2006 18,000 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 18,000 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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AG53 ZCE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 92,120 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 AG53 ZCE, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AG53 ZCE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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