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AF53PYH
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ ML
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2688cc
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- Registration AF53PYH
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model ML
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2688cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
12
Passes
9
Failures
57.14%
Pass Rate
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156 Total Defects Recorded
18 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 181,076 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo to cat joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
30 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 178,161 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo to cat (7.1.2)
6 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 454,251 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Horn weak.
6 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 454,251 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
- Horn weak.
6 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 164,360 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- horn weak
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
5 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 164,360 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- horn weak
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
7 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 158,067 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
1 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 154,704 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 154,704 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 150,622 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
7 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 150,584 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
7 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 141,303 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
3 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 141,303 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 128,209 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2012 14 Jun 20267 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 101,970 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
26 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 83,859 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2009 14 Jun 202624 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 83,851 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) Dangerous
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
20 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 66,079 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
17 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 66,045 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
23 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 49,315 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
23 Aug 2006
Fail
Mileage: 49,315 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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