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A2 BNN

2004 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

89,074 mi
Last recorded89,074 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml91,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 BNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 89,074 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 84,055 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 83,904 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 83,904 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 83,397 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 83,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 83,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

near side front and off side front headlamps misted

Pass 20 Nov 2020 83,040 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 82,457 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 81,228 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 81,227 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative automatic adjuster unit broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 80,209 miles

underside auto head aim adjuster rod detatched

underside covers prevent full inspection of some components

Pass 13 Dec 2016 78,690 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 78,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 76,384 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear (strong advisory) (3.5.1g)

headlamp aim level device bracket broken and unit loose

Fail 9 Dec 2015 76,384 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear (strong advisory) (3.5.1g)

headlamp aim level device bracket broken and unit loose

Fail 12 Dec 2014 73,586 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 73,586 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 70,660 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 67,886 miles

centre rear brake light not working

near side front tyre side wall damaged

Fail 7 Dec 2012 67,886 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

centre rear brake light not working

near side front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2011 64,549 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 60,967 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 60,967 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2009 56,605 miles

higher level stop light inoprative

Fail 15 Dec 2009 56,605 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil level slightly low

higher level stop light inoprative

n/s/f tyre cut

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres worn

o/s side repeator damaged

rear registration plate security poor

Fail 10 Dec 2008 51,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 51,115 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 45,956 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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A2 BNN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 91,237 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A2 BNN, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A2 BNN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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