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GBYR53DOJ

MERCEDES ML

2003 · BRONZE · PETROL · 93,609 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-09-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-10-05

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MOT History — 33 tests · 21 passed · 12 failed

PASS29 September 2026
93,609 mi
FAIL15 September 2026
93,603 mi
  • MAJOROffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced full outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASS9 September 2025
92,964 mi
PASS6 September 2024
92,220 mi
PASS5 October 2023
91,550 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYgeneral corrosion to underbody and suspension parts
PASS20 September 2022
89,496 mi
  • ADVISORYgeneral corrosion to underbody and suspension parts
PASS28 September 2021
86,968 mi
  • MINORNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MINOROffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAIL24 September 2021
86,954 mi
  • MINORNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MINOROffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • ADVISORYRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASS6 October 2020
84,623 mi
  • MINORNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MINOROffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAIL24 September 2020
84,569 mi
  • MINORNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MINOROffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MAJORAnti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 2x center bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • MAJORNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASS18 September 2019
81,588 mi
PASS13 September 2018
77,552 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front tyre cracking
  • ADVISORYrear number plate water marked
FAIL13 September 2018
77,552 mi
PASS7 September 2017
73,619 mi
FAIL7 September 2017
73,608 mi
PASS23 September 2016
68,827 mi
FAIL23 September 2016
68,827 mi
PASS3 September 2015
63,283 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL3 September 2015
63,283 mi
  • FAILService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • FAILOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  • FAILNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  • FAILNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear off side rear outer cv boot slit
PASS25 September 2014
58,146 mi
  • ADVISORYBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • USER ENTEREDChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • USER ENTEREDOil leak
  • USER ENTEREDslight play in a suspension component on offside front
  • USER ENTEREDNail in nearside rear tyre
  • USER ENTEREDchassis as corrosion
FAIL22 September 2014
58,115 mi
  • FAILOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
  • ADVISORYBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • USER ENTEREDChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • USER ENTEREDOil leak
  • USER ENTEREDslight play in a suspension component on offside front
  • USER ENTEREDNail in nearside rear tyre
  • USER ENTEREDchassis as corrosion
PASS24 September 2013
52,288 mi
FAIL19 September 2013
52,141 mi
  • FAILOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
  • FAILOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • FAILNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • FAILNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • FAILBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • FAILOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  • ADVISORYOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
PASS20 September 2012
46,566 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASS21 September 2011
40,989 mi
FAIL21 September 2011
40,988 mi
  • FAILNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  • FAILOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  • USER ENTEREDChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASS21 September 2010
34,996 mi
PASS2 September 2009
28,843 mi
FAIL1 September 2009
28,843 mi
  • FAILNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  • ADVISORYBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL25 August 2009
28,731 mi
  • FAILNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • FAILNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • FAILNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
PASS23 September 2008
24,523 mi
PASS4 September 2007
19,769 mi
PASS8 September 2006
15,153 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
MERCEDES
Model
ML
Colour
BRONZE
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
3,724 cc
Year
2003
First registered
2003-09
CO₂ emissions
305 g/km
Tax due
2027-09-01
MOT expiry
2027-10-05
Recorded mileage
93,609 mi

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