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BG03 XUZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,619 mi
Last recorded144,619 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml92,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 XUZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2019 144,619 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 135,254 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 131,459 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 124,840 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 124,840 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 121,950 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 121,946 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 113,979 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2012 113,974 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 103,844 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 103,841 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 92,967 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 82,037 miles

nsr antiroll bar pin worn recomend new one

Fail 9 Jun 2009 82,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nsr antiroll bar pin worn recomend new one

Fail 17 Jun 2008 72,743 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 72,743 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 61,881 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 61,881 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 45,560 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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BG03 XUZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 92,120 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 BG03 XUZ, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG03 XUZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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