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K33 PFN

2000 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,913 mi
Last recorded121,913 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml101,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK33 PFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 121,913 miles

Both head lamp lenses deterioarted and both beam images poor

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

Damage to offside front bumper, sharp edges covered with tape

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside mirror cover missing

Smell of diesel from under bonnet,no leak found at time of test

Fail 4 Jul 2014 121,847 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Both head lamp lenses deterioarted and both beam images poor

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside mirror cover missing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Smell of diesel from under bonnet,no leak found at time of test

Pass 27 Mar 2013 103,314 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 103,314 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 100,894 miles

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

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

airbag lamp on

Pass 20 Jan 2011 94,250 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 94,244 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2010 87,996 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air bag light stayes on

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake pads starting to wear low

srs light stayes on

Pass 6 Jan 2010 87,996 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

air bag light stayes on

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake pads starting to wear low

srs light stayes on

Pass 21 Oct 2008 85,356 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 83,509 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 83,506 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 73,078 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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K33 PFN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 101,610 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 K33 PFN, 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 26 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 K33 PFN registered?

K33 PFN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is K33 PFN safe to buy?

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