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BG03 YKJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

131,762 mi
Last recorded131,762 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml92,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 YKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 131,762 miles

tyres perished

Pass 18 Nov 2015 121,385 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 121,385 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp With Indicators Flashing On Dipped Beam, Mainbeam Flashes (1.7.5c)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 116,589 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 112,273 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 109,790 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 109,685 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 102,260 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 99,242 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 91,333 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 83,012 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 71,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2008 68,342 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 53,995 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 16 May 2006 42,787 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 YKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YKJ, 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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What year was BG03 YKJ registered?

BG03 YKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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