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BF03 OCC

2003 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,266 mi
Last recorded126,266 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml92,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 OCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 126,266 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 119,329 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 119,329 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

exsurst braket broken exsurst still score

Pass 6 Nov 2015 113,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush and o/s/f all bushes play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint and o/s/f (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s/r from front to rear brake pipes corroded and undershields obstructing view (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint and o/s/r lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play inner rack end ball joint (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 103,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 93,904 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 93,869 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 86,618 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres worn on edges,outer walls perished

Fail 8 Oct 2012 86,607 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres worn on edges,outer walls perished

Pass 18 Oct 2011 80,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Oct 2010 71,149 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 64,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 56,699 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 51,173 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 51,172 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 38,166 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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BF03 OCC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OCC, 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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BF03 OCC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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