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2017 Mercedes-benz Ml

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests43 (28 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate65.1%

Mileage

272,406 mi
Last recorded272,406 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

Registration2 BSK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

28 pass 15 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 272,406 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2026 132,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Recommend replacement asap close to legal requirements (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 132,632 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Recommend replacement asap close to legal requirements (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 262,259 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering rack worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 118,000 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre rubber starting to cut up in several spots (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 253,284 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering rack worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 253,206 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 106,109 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 106,109 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 247,783 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp and silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Barely legal (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 90,288 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 243,875 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 243,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 71,352 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 71,315 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 239,847 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 239,830 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 55,694 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 237,303 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 37,005 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 230,418 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 230,410 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 226,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Apr 2017 219,823 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

under-trays damp showing possible signs of a slight fuel leak

Fail 7 Apr 2017 219,699 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear under n/s/f wheel arch cover (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Subframe holed near lower arm mounts (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 211,375 miles

drivers door mirror glass slight distortion

slight corrosion to various brake pipes

slight play in both front track rod ends

Pass 10 Apr 2015 201,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 201,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 193,389 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 177,334 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 177,334 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 163,642 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 163,634 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 151,337 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 151,337 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 136,094 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 122,995 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 122,995 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 105,551 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 May 2007 89,701 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 89,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 May 2006 71,322 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 71,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Ml?

Based on 1,172,506 MOT tests across 81,226 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,943
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
81,226
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 27,881
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,032
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22,074
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,608
Registration plate lamp not working 19,483
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2 BSK is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Ml in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.1%.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Ml fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 27,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2 BSK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Ml typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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2 BSK is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 14 March 2017.

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