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DX03 SZJ

2003 Mercedes Ml

White Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

180,046 mi
Last recorded180,046 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes Ml98,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 SZJ
MakeMercedes
ModelMl
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 180,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 177,697 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

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

Sill Covers Fitted

Under Body Covered Heavily With Under Seal

all 4 wheel Arches Corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2017 173,040 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 168,467 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 162,001 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine light on

esp light on

oil leak

water leak pump

Fail 31 Mar 2015

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light on

esp light on

oil leak

water leak pump

Pass 16 Apr 2014 156,237 miles

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

SERVICE LIGHT ON

Pass 11 Apr 2013 153,780 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 153,780 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 149,448 miles

FRONT AND RFEAR BUMPERS CRACKED

SERVICE LIGHT ON

Fail 2 Apr 2012 149,448 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

FRONT AND RFEAR BUMPERS CRACKED

SERVICE LIGHT ON

Pass 17 Mar 2011 142,148 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 142,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Oct 2009 134,623 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 134,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 132,711 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 124,192 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 124,192 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 101,122 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 101,122 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Mar 2006 68,860 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 68,860 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes Ml?

Based on 3,846 MOT tests across 259 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
7,366
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
259
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63
Stop lamp not working 50
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50
position lamp(s) not working 48
Registration plate lamp not working 45
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DX03 SZJ is a 2003 Mercedes Ml in White with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 98,397 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 Ml fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX03 SZJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Ml typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes Ml is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DX03 SZJ registered?

DX03 SZJ is a 2003 Mercedes Ml, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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