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BF04 BNZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,784 mi
Last recorded83,784 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml91,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 BNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 83,784 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 80,572 miles

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 80,572 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 80,552 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn ends x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 72,930 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2019 72,930 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2018 65,796 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 60,072 miles

Oil leak engine to gearbox ()

Fail 13 Apr 2017 60,072 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 54,578 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 54,578 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 48,431 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 41,045 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 41,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 37,144 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 34,133 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 30,294 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 26,749 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 21,673 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 18,311 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 14,031 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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BF04 BNZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 91,237 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 BF04 BNZ, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF04 BNZ registered?

BF04 BNZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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