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BF04 JFJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,269 mi
Last recorded139,269 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml91,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 139,269 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2019 139,269 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 135,148 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 132,726 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 130,493 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 125,984 miles

eml light on, oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2014 125,984 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

eml light on, oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2013 106,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 91,167 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 91,167 miles

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

corrosion on rear centre brake pipe

Pass 25 Oct 2011 74,627 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 74,611 miles

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

offside front and near side front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 12 Oct 2010 56,636 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 40,103 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 40,103 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 40,056 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2008 27,903 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 27,903 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 21,003 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 21,003 miles

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

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 JFJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JFJ, 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 JFJ registered?

BF04 JFJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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