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BF03 ZMV

2003 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

127,561 mi
Last recorded127,561 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml92,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 ZMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 127,561 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 127,561 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 112,102 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 112,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 97,346 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 83,666 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres worn low on inner edges

front windscreen marked

power steering pipe not secured to support bracket

Pass 2 Feb 2009 83,666 miles

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

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

front tyres worn low on inner edges

front windscreen marked

power steering pipe not secured to support bracket

Pass 5 Feb 2008 58,250 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Feb 2008 58,250 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 48,842 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 34,683 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 34,683 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ZMV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ZMV, 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 ZMV registered?

BF03 ZMV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 24 April 2003.

Is BF03 ZMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 ZMV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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