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SN53VLP
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 2021-07-30
Pictures 35
Listing price View report
source: cargurus.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2021-11-16
MOT pass rate
75 %
MOT passed 15
Failed MOT tests 5
Total advice items 31
Total items failed 16
MOT #20 2020-11-12 13:53
MOT test number 918796154446
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2021-11-16
Advice
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Advice
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
MOT #19 2020-11-10 10:51
MOT test number 923934585035
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Fail
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Advice
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Fail
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Fail
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
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MOT #18 2019-11-05 13:34
MOT test number 148303594810
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
MOT #17 2019-11-04 11:37
MOT test number 625930730638
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Fail
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MOT #16 2018-11-08 10:00
MOT test number 124527657388
Result Passed
Advice
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MOT #15 2017-11-09 10:18
MOT test number 762517499387
Result Passed
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MOT #14 2017-11-09 10:18
MOT test number 382340240000
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass with rectification
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
MOT #13 2016-11-14 12:49
MOT test number 815065791778
Result Passed
Advice
Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Advice
Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
MOT #12 2016-11-14 09:58
MOT test number 269458424143
Result Failed
Advice
Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Fail
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advice
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advice
Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advice
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
MOT #11 2015-10-19 09:48
MOT test number 513373511902
Result Passed
Advice
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component n/s of steering rack (2.3.3b)
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MOT #10 2014-11-03 09:52
MOT test number 798337704392
Result Passed
Notice
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Notice
Advise oil leak from transmission sump gasket area + slight leak from transmission cooler hose joint at radiator
Notice
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
MOT #9 2013-10-23 13:25
MOT test number 907456293207
Result Passed
Notice
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
MOT #8 2013-10-17 09:48
MOT test number 526300593249
Result Failed
Notice
All 4 tyres worn and heavily perished
Fail
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advice
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Notice
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fail
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
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MOT #7 2012-10-25 10:42
MOT test number 446149192262
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Notice
Advise all four tyres slightly perished
Notice
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Notice
Nail in offside rear tyre
MOT #6 2011-11-17 16:40
MOT test number 288731221310
Result Passed
MOT #5 2011-02-02 09:44
MOT test number 356143231082
Result Passed
Advice
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
MOT #4 2010-01-28 11:20
MOT test number 710738520070
Result Passed
MOT #3 2009-01-20 12:15
MOT test number 411850629097
Result Passed
MOT #2 2008-01-28 11:30
MOT test number 782788028039
Result Passed
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MOT #1 2007-01-16 12:29
MOT test number 201806517044
Result Passed
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Tax & MOT check

Untaxed Tax expired: 28 February 2022
MOT Expired: 16 November 2021
Tax status 28 February 2022
Days left 787 days too late
MOT expiry date 16 November 2021
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 22
First mileage registration 2004-02-05
Last registration 2020-11-12
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Registration #1 2004-02-05 10 mi
Registration #2 2007-01-16 3.213 mi
Registration #3 2008-01-28 4.279 mi
Registration #4 2009-01-20 5.149 mi
Registration #5 2010-01-28 6.079 mi
Registration #6 2011-02-02 9.880 mi
Registration #7 2011-11-17 15.152 mi
Registration #8 2012-10-25 19.818 mi
Registration #9 2013-10-17 25.491 mi
Registration #10 2013-10-23 25.491 mi
Registration #11 2014-11-03 34.159 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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