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AJ52 WOA

2003 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,913 mi
Last recorded149,913 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml92,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 WOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 149,913 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 146,358 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering arm slight play

Offside Front Steering arm slight play

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 144,240 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 144,234 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working LED unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 141,512 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 141,512 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 138,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear damage to rear bumper

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 135,403 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 131,132 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 131,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 128,075 miles

nearside front tyre 3mm

oil leak but not excessive

temp repair in nearside rear tyre

brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2018 127,953 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment track rod end insecure to steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 124,253 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 124,253 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 120,989 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 116,457 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 113,500 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 111,307 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 111,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 109,667 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 109,627 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 106,493 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 106,443 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 105,196 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)

centre lamp inop

n/s door mirror glass missing

n/s/f tyre inner & outer sidewalls deteriorateing

n/s/f tyre wearing inner & outer edges

o/s/f tyre inner & outer sidewalls deteriorateing

o/s/f tyre wearing inner & outer edges

Fail 23 Dec 2010 105,196 miles

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

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

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

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

centre lamp inop

n/s door mirror glass missing

n/s/f tyre inner & outer sidewalls deteriorateing

n/s/f tyre wearing inner & outer edges

o/s/f tyre inner & outer sidewalls deteriorateing

o/s/f tyre wearing inner & outer edges

Pass 21 Dec 2009 97,483 miles

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

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

n/s door mirror taped in

Fail 14 Dec 2009 97,483 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s door mirror taped in

Pass 21 Nov 2008 88,059 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 79,555 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 76,543 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 71,511 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 70,569 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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AJ52 WOA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AJ52 WOA, 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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AJ52 WOA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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