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AJ03 TAN

2003 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,560 mi
Last recorded127,560 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml92,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 TAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2017 127,560 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 106,218 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 96,575 miles

front anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 6 May 2015 96,575 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 6 Jan 2014 82,055 miles

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

nearside front tyre damaged sidewall

Pass 18 Sep 2012 70,616 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 70,616 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 61,266 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 47,601 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 36,948 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 34,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 29,895 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 26,056 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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AJ03 TAN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ03 TAN, 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 AJ03 TAN registered?

AJ03 TAN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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