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BF03 DZS

2003 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,039 mi
Last recorded130,039 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml92,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 DZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 130,039 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 124,819 miles

LPG Tank Gauge Broken

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)

Fail 13 May 2016 124,817 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

LPG Tank Gauge Broken

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 114,701 miles

Both front shocks are worn,reduced dampimg affect.

Nearside Rear Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear tyre slight damage to tred,unable to see cord.

Oil leak

Rear pads starting to wear.

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 114,698 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Both front shocks are worn,reduced dampimg affect.

Front and rear pads appear to be starting to wear.

Front disc's slightly worn,lipped.

Nearside Rear Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear tyre slight damage to tred,unable to see cord.

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 111,515 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2011 111,105 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 100,488 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 93,037 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 83,348 miles

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

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

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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BF03 DZS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF03 DZS, 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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What year was BF03 DZS registered?

BF03 DZS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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