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BF54 EEA

2004 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

139,443 mi
Last recorded139,443 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml91,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 EEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 139,443 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 139,443 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 133,624 miles

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

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 121,476 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 121,476 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 111,752 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 109,462 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 109,462 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 103,957 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 103,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 96,141 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 96,141 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 87,996 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 82,397 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 75,449 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 64,923 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 55,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 55,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 43,262 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2010 43,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 39,850 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 39,850 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2009 39,781 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 36,764 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 31,246 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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BF54 EEA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BF54 EEA, 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 BF54 EEA registered?

BF54 EEA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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