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AG53 ZKW

2003 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,128 mi
Last recorded148,128 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml92,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 ZKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 148,128 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 148,128 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 141,354 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 135,061 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 123,263 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 117,366 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 117,050 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 115,437 miles
Fail 21 May 2014

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 113,239 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 113,239 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 107,358 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 107,358 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 98,847 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 98,847 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 92,941 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 76,040 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

all brake pads getting low and front discs getting worn

Fail 6 Mar 2009 76,040 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all brake pads getting low and front discs getting worn

Pass 7 Mar 2008 60,661 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 60,511 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 43,748 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 ZKW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZKW, 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 ZKW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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