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MF53ZRG
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ ML
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2688cc
General Information
- Registration MF53ZRG
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model ML
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2688cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
12
Passes
11
Failures
52.17%
Pass Rate
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111 Total Defects Recorded
21 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 144,023 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- headlights requires polishing
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
31 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 143,955 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
28 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 143,949 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
15 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 136,854 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pipes heavily greased
26 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 130,535 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- front h.lights poor beam image
24 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 130,535 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- front h.lights poor beam image
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
19 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 125,614 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2016 22 Jun 202617 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 125,614 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- Offside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
7 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 111,951 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 111,951 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 92,769 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
16 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 92,769 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory 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)
2 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 85,335 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
2 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 85,335 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
19 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 65,803 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
15 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 54,345 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
14 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 54,345 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
4 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 46,259 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2010 22 Jun 20262 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 46,259 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
3 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 37,379 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2009 22 Jun 202629 Feb 2008
Fail
Mileage: 37,379 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 28,601 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2008 22 Jun 202619 Jan 2007
Fail
Mileage: 28,601 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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MF53ZRG was registered on 2003-09-09
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