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AJ03 WFD

2003 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

175,419 mi
Last recorded175,419 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml92,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 175,419 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 175,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2017 168,493 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 168,493 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 164,784 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 164,784 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 162,044 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 148,145 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 15 May 2013 130,482 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 112,033 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 100,207 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 89,386 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 66,682 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 55,907 miles

n/s/f side indicator glass slight crack-but secure

slight fading front & rear number plate letters

Pass 19 May 2007 44,842 miles

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

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

all tyres at 4-6mm tread remaing,light perishing in tread area & wearing inner edges

n/s/f side indicator glass cracked-but secure

slight fading front & rear no plates

Pass 13 May 2006 32,102 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 WFD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WFD, 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 WFD registered?

AJ03 WFD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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