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AIG 7888

2004 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,577 mi
Last recorded122,577 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml91,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIG 7888
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 122,577 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 122,570 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 12 May 2017 119,605 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear front section (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2017 119,599 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear front section (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 114,744 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 23 May 2016 114,741 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 5 May 2015 109,246 miles

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

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

nearside wiper blade worn

Pass 9 May 2014 100,447 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 100,432 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 12 Jun 2013 93,781 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 93,778 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 86,857 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 86,851 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 79,472 miles

movement at both front lower ball joints

Fail 7 Jun 2011 79,468 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

movement at both front lower ball joints

Pass 24 May 2010 68,347 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 68,227 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 56,460 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2009 56,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2008 44,221 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 37,348 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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AIG 7888 is a 2004 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 57.1%.

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 AIG 7888, 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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AIG 7888 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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