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BF54 LDZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,188 mi
Last recorded129,188 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml91,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 LDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 129,188 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 129,180 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 129,176 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 129,098 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 126,491 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 120,807 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 110,102 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 102,069 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 102,069 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 96,762 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 88,937 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 74,014 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 74,014 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 57,324 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 57,324 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 45,079 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 45,079 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 35,382 miles

parking brake travel requires attention

Fail 12 Aug 2008 35,382 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

parking brake travel requires attention

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 LDZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver 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 LDZ, 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 LDZ registered?

BF54 LDZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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The MOT history for BF54 LDZ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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