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BF54 FKZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,370 mi
Last recorded116,370 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml91,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 116,370 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 116,370 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 111,719 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 110,012 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 4 Feb 2019 110,012 miles

Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 107,690 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 102,451 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 102,397 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has badly worn outer edge

Offside Front tyre has slight worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre has damaged sidewall

Steering rack mount bush deteriorated

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 98,552 miles

n/s/f tyre tread wearing low

rear brake pads worn very low

Pass 25 Jul 2013 95,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre wearing low on the outer edge

Fail 12 Jul 2013 95,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre wearing low on the outer edge

Pass 6 Jul 2012 92,106 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 81,845 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 69,601 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre side wall distorted,poss due to run flat also worn close to legal limit,recomend replacement tyre fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2010 69,601 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)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

o/s/r tyre side wall distorted,poss due to run flat also worn close to legal limit,recomend replacement tyre fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2009 53,489 miles

N/S mirror indicator lens cracked

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 31,999 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 31,999 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 30,324 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 FKZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 FKZ, 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 FKZ registered?

BF54 FKZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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