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AG54 MTE

2004 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

135,755 mi
Last recorded135,755 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml91,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG54 MTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 135,755 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

oil leaks

park brake efficiency low

Fail 16 Dec 2025 135,755 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

oil leaks

park brake efficiency low

Pass 3 Jan 2025 129,842 miles

park brake efficiency at lowest allowed

Fail 23 Dec 2024 129,841 miles

Fuel system component leaking in engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

park brake efficiency at lowest allowed

Pass 20 Dec 2023 122,895 miles

oil leaks

Fail 18 Dec 2023 122,893 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both ... lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

oil leaks

Pass 19 Dec 2022 116,676 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 110,301 miles

all brakes worn

oil leaks

park brake 16% ,,, poor

Fail 16 Dec 2021 110,301 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

all brakes worn

oil leaks

park brake 16% ,,, poor

Pass 30 Nov 2020 105,142 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 105,142 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour REARS (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 97,425 miles

park brake 16%

Fail 19 Jun 2019 97,423 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both / lens (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

park brake 16%

Pass 26 Jun 2018 89,663 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively fronts (1.2.1 (e))

o/s/r tyre worn

park brake 16% ,, o/s low , poor ,,, will need attention

Fail 26 Jun 2018 89,663 miles

o/s/r tyre worn

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively fronts (1.2.1 (e))

park brake 16% ,, o/s low , poor ,,, will need attention

Pass 23 Jun 2017 81,065 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Jun 2017 81,064 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 72,940 miles

sensor adrift

tyres worn

Fail 27 Jun 2016 72,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sensor adrift

tyres worn

Pass 30 Jun 2015 61,865 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 50,641 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 41,783 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 41,779 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 35,864 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 35,834 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 31,320 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 25,371 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 21,766 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 17,208 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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AG54 MTE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 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 AG54 MTE, 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 AG54 MTE registered?

AG54 MTE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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