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BF54 OPU

2004 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

146,874 mi
Last recorded146,874 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml91,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 OPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2020 146,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 146,874 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 140,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 140,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 139,913 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 127,850 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 127,850 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 117,105 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 117,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 108,347 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 108,337 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 97,998 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 87,340 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 87,340 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 77,384 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 77,384 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 139,913 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 72,217 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2011 72,217 miles

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

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

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

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

play in steering rack.

Pass 4 Aug 2010 61,786 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 49,147 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 49,147 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 31,155 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 OPU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 OPU, 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 OPU registered?

BF54 OPU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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