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ET04VBZ
Year2004
0-60mph-
FuelPetrol
Power188 BHP
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MERCEDES COMPACT AMBIENTE

General information

Make MERCEDES
Model ML COMPACT AMBIENTE
Colour Black
Year of manufacture 2004
Top speed 112 mph
Gearbox 5 speed automatic

Engine & fuel consumption

Power 188 BHP
Max. torque 270 Nm at 2.750 rpm
Engine capacity 3.724 cc
Cylinders 6
Fuel type Petrol
Consumption city 16.4 mpg
Consumption extra urban 29.1 mpg
Consumption combined 22.6 mpg
CO2 emission 305 g/km
CO2 label M
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Internet history

Entry 1
Date 2021-09-18
Pictures 1
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2022-11-10
MOT pass rate
74 %
MOT passed 14
Failed MOT tests 5
Total advice items 41
Total items failed 9
MOT #19 2021-11-11 10:45
MOT test number 895832266104
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2022-11-10
Advice
Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Minor
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Advice
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Minor
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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MOT #18 2021-11-11 10:45
MOT test number 209369279481
Result Failed
Minor
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Pass with rectification
Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass with rectification
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Minor
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Advice
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MOT #17 2019-02-11 12:45
MOT test number 576721836210
Result Passed
Advice
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MOT #16 2019-02-11 10:49
MOT test number 123797289194
Result Failed
DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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MOT #15 2018-04-11 15:47
MOT test number 573415602029
Result Passed
Advice
Oil leak From power steering pump
MOT #14 2017-04-11 15:34
MOT test number 163922979268
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advice
Nearside Rear Lens broken
Advice
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advice
Oil leak
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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MOT #13 2017-04-08 09:06
MOT test number 306331871518
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fail
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Fail
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advice
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/60r17 (4.1.D.1b)
Fail
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advice
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advice
Oil leak
Advice
Nearside Rear Lens broken
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
MOT #12 2015-11-28 15:12
MOT test number 489690173034
Result Passed
MOT #11 2015-11-28 12:14
MOT test number 371199459701
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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MOT #10 2014-11-29 11:07
MOT test number 468213834388
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
MOT #9 2014-05-08 15:23
MOT test number 995998724170
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
MOT #8 2013-06-17 15:21
MOT test number 156778163198
Result Passed
Notice
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advice
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Notice
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Notice
Nail in nearside front tyre
MOT #7 2012-06-25 13:18
MOT test number 805327972111
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
MOT #6 2011-03-11 12:46
MOT test number 176800371016
Result Passed
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MOT #5 2010-03-08 16:01
MOT test number 163387760405
Result Passed
MOT #4 2009-03-11 12:58
MOT test number 341950679062
Result Passed
MOT #3 2009-03-11 12:24
MOT test number 144700479000
Result Failed
Fail
Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
MOT #2 2008-03-26 12:30
MOT test number 194016788040
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
MOT #1 2007-04-02 13:19
MOT test number 240282997016
Result Passed
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Tax & MOT check

Untaxed Tax expired: 16 August 2023
MOT Expired: 10 November 2022
Tax status 16 August 2023
Days left 255 days too late
MOT expiry date 10 November 2022
Full MOT history See MOT history

Tax calculation

Vehicle class 48
Band K
Single payment (12 months) £ 395,00,-
Single six month payment £ 217,25,-
Total payable by 12 monthly instalments £ 414,75,-
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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 21
First mileage registration 2004-03-31
Last registration 2021-11-11
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Registration #1 2004-03-31 25 mi
Registration #2 2007-04-02 23.190 mi
Registration #3 2008-03-26 28.687 mi
Registration #4 2009-03-11 32.865 mi
Registration #5 2009-03-11 32.865 mi
Registration #6 2010-03-08 36.851 mi
Registration #7 2011-03-11 40.993 mi
Registration #8 2012-06-25 44.657 mi
Registration #9 2013-06-17 54.470 mi
Registration #10 2014-05-08 63.550 mi
Registration #11 2014-11-29 66.480 mi
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Dimensions & weight

Width 1906 mm
Height 1875 mm
Length 4758 mm
Max. allowed weight 2870 kg

Additional information

Number of seats 5
Number of axles 2
Engine number 11297031889234

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