MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,471 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
oil leak
chips in screen, wipers worn
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides & both rear (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak ()
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light to rear (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides & both rear (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak ()
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
chips in screen, wipers worn
Rear bumper insecure
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear bumper insecure
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OX53 BAA is a 2003 Mercedes Ml in Silver with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 OX53 BAA, 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 OX53 BAA registered?
OX53 BAA is a 2003 Mercedes Ml, first registered on 31 December 2003.
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