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DF52DZB
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ ML
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2685cc
General Information
- Registration DF52DZB
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model ML
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2685cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
17
Passes
8
Failures
68%
Pass Rate
⚠️
77 Total Defects Recorded
27 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 169,689 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2025 23 Jun 202612 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 167,149 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust heat sheild insecure at rear
- minor oil leak
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper arm has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- slight play in top steering column bearing
7 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 167,149 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- minor oil leak
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper arm has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- exhaust heat sheild insecure at rear
- slight play in top steering column bearing
21 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 164,351 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2021 23 Jun 202615 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 164,351 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
4 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 160,186 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 152,153 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2019 23 Jun 202621 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 152,153 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across back axle (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
14 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 149,352 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
9 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 146,137 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2017 23 Jun 202616 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 146,137 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear 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 Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 141,723 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 141,723 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 141,909 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
15 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 139,244 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
14 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 134,103 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 125,754 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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 Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
4 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 117,141 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 117,090 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 105,927 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2011 23 Jun 202616 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 91,125 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2010 23 Jun 202617 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 79,313 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2009 23 Jun 202610 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 63,463 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2008 23 Jun 202610 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 63,463 MI
23 Jun 202619 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 53,499 MI
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DF52DZB was registered on 2003-12-31
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