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BF04 GYA

2004 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

111,719 mi
Last recorded111,719 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml91,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 GYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 111,719 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 107,410 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 107,407 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 102,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil loss from engine area

Rear Rear mud wings insecure but unlikely to come into contact with body

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

Suspected combustion gases leaks, (injector)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 102,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil loss from engine area

Rear Rear mud wings insecure but unlikely to come into contact with body

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

Suspected combustion gases leaks, (injector)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 96,700 miles

Rear bumper cracked

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 28 Feb 2014 90,650 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 90,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 83,717 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 83,714 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 76,069 miles

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

all front anti roll bar bushes worn have some movement

Fail 23 Jan 2012 76,069 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)

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

all front anti roll bar bushes worn have some movement

Pass 14 Feb 2011 67,713 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 59,695 miles

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

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 16 Feb 2010 59,695 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 19 Feb 2009 50,729 miles

front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

front brake discs lipped

Pass 4 Mar 2008 41,736 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

new pads fitted all round

under trays

Fail 3 Mar 2008 41,719 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pad warring light come on when brakeing

under trays

Pass 15 Feb 2007 31,010 miles

both head light aims on upper limit

rear brakes slightly unbalance

under trays

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 GYA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 BF04 GYA, 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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BF04 GYA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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