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BF03 WVB

2003 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,597 mi
Last recorded114,597 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml92,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 114,597 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 110,628 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 105,997 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 104,503 miles

Rocker Cover Broken

Fail 3 Mar 2014 104,503 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rocker Cover Broken

Pass 30 Aug 2012 101,266 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 101,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 91,061 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 85,189 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 72,050 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 61,848 miles

Front pads low.

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 46,920 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 32,118 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 WVB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WVB, 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 WVB registered?

BF03 WVB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is BF03 WVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 WVB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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