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Y26 NAG

2003 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,940 mi
Last recorded146,940 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml92,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY26 NAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 146,940 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S REAR FROM FLEX FORWARD (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 146,940 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S REAR FROM FLEX FORWARD (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator not working N/S FRONT NEW BULB FITTED. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 143,799 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S REAR. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 138,716 miles

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

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

oil residue on engine

Fail 28 Nov 2018 138,716 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

oil residue on engine

Pass 22 Nov 2017 128,832 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 128,832 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Headlights deteriorated (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 127,456 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 127,455 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 124,559 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 120,304 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 120,287 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 114,667 miles

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2012 104,192 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 95,118 miles

both front lower swivels have 3-4mm of lift

both headlamp beams weak (cloudy lenses)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 95,118 miles

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

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

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

both front lower swivels have 3-4mm of lift

both headlamp beams weak (cloudy lenses)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 82,253 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 59,263 miles

all indicators fading...

Pass 2 Nov 2007 44,514 miles

front brake discs lipped....

n/s/f tyre puncture repair noted....

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge....

o/s/r indicator fading....

Fail 27 Oct 2006 31,531 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r tyre tread close to limit, worn outside edge...

Pass 27 Oct 2006 31,531 miles

n/s/r tyre tread close to limit, worn outside edge...

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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Y26 NAG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y26 NAG, 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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Y26 NAG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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