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BF54 VUK

2004 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,745 mi
Last recorded112,745 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml91,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 112,745 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated front & rear (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 110,560 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 110,559 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 106,323 miles

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

both rear tyres are cracking between the treads

Fail 25 Feb 2019 106,332 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

both rear tyres are cracking between the treads

Pass 26 Feb 2018 102,732 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2017 96,974 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 88,520 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 80,132 miles

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)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 80,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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 3 Jul 2012 70,453 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 70,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 57,855 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

handbrake pedal anti-slip pad missing

long travel on handbrake

slight flexing on steering rack mountins

slight play in o/s/r bottom ball joint

Pass 14 Jan 2010 45,442 miles

unable to check front underside of vehicle fully due to lower engine pannels fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2009 35,721 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 35,721 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Dec 2008 35,173 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 32,289 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 31,322 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 31,322 miles

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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 VUK 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 65%.

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 VUK, 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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BF54 VUK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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