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A12 BFP

2003 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,693 mi
Last recorded133,693 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml92,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 BFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 133,693 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides. (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 133,693 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides. (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 132,155 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 128,011 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 125,578 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 120,937 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 120,937 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 115,712 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 115,697 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 110,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

at high acceleration exhaust emits black smoke at times

Pass 6 Aug 2016 104,994 miles

at high acceleration exhaust emits black smoke at times.

Pass 31 Jul 2015 98,832 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 98,832 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 93,048 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 93,048 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 87,053 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 80,566 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 70,940 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 66,107 miles

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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A12 BFP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 92,120 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A12 BFP, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A12 BFP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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