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BF03 ZCN

2003 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

174,909 mi
Last recorded174,909 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml92,120 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 174,909 miles

Rear SUSPENSION CORRODED

Pass 18 Dec 2018 164,775 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 154,535 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 146,684 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 146,660 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 144,215 miles

Engine Has Slight Oil Leak

Horn Poor

Nearside Front Tyre Bold On Inner Edge

Offside Front Tyre Poor On Inner Edge

Play In Both Front Antiroll Bar Bushes

Pass 29 Feb 2012 130,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Slight play in NSR lower ball joint

Slight play in OSF lower ball joint

Fail 29 Feb 2012 130,547 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Slight play in NSR lower ball joint

Slight play in OSF lower ball joint

Pass 21 Sep 2010 108,082 miles

Unable To Check N/S/F And Both Rear Seatbelts Due To Child Seats

Fail 21 Sep 2010 108,082 miles

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

Unable To Check N/S/F And Both Rear Seatbelts Due To Child Seats

Pass 22 Sep 2009 92,578 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 92,578 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Both Front Tyres Poor On Inner Edge

Both Rear Tyres Slightly Out Of Shape

Nearside Washer Inop

Slightly Play In Both Front Antiroll Bar Drop Links

Unable To Check Rear Seat Belts Due To Child Seats Fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2008 73,058 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 57,973 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 57,877 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 45,891 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 45,891 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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 ZCN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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