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FN03 EFM

2003 Mercedes Ml

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,070 mi
Last recorded114,070 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes Ml98,397 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 EFM
MakeMercedes
ModelMl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc
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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 114,070 miles

engine damp with fuel, no apparent leak

Pass 20 Dec 2021 112,282 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 112,268 miles

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack inner end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 109,599 miles

park brake borderline

Pass 16 Dec 2019 106,664 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 102,573 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 102,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 97,198 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 97,188 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 92,076 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 92,076 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 88,785 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 85,009 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2015 85,008 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Engine oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2014 82,948 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

play in n/s/f antiroll bar bush inner and outer

play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2014 82,948 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2013 80,310 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 80,300 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 76,787 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 70,701 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 70,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 67,162 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 63,697 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 59,059 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 54,456 miles

offside steering rack has slight play

Pass 24 Mar 2006 50,696 miles

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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FN03 EFM is a 2003 Mercedes Ml in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FN03 EFM, 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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FN03 EFM is a 2003 Mercedes Ml, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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