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BF03 UZK

2003 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,788 mi
Last recorded142,788 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml92,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 142,788 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 142,782 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 138,547 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2018 138,547 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2017 131,600 miles

Inner sill covers fitted,sills unchecked

Outer sill covers fitted,sills unchecked

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 123,539 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 115,254 miles

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

Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 107,108 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 107,108 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 99,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 91,689 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 91,689 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 84,135 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 83,977 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 75,723 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Dec 2008 66,417 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 66,417 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 57,103 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 57,103 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 51,195 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 44,797 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 UZK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BF03 UZK, 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 UZK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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