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AH03 ALY

2003 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,575 mi
Last recorded136,575 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml92,120 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH03 ALY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 136,575 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 136,506 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 115,460 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2010 115,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 95,093 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 94,941 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 73,944 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 50,770 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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AH03 ALY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 AH03 ALY, 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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What year was AH03 ALY registered?

AH03 ALY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 3 June 2003.

Is AH03 ALY safe to buy?

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