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BG04 ZDN

2004 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

170,053 mi
Last recorded170,053 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml91,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 ZDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 170,053 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 154,735 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 154,735 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 142,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 127,763 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 117,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 102,852 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 98,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 9 Jul 2014 98,875 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 6 Aug 2013 94,628 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 94,537 miles

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

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 28 Jul 2012 90,435 miles

Foot brake slightly spongy & has poor reserve travel

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight corrosion to both nearside front to rear brake pipes along side fuel tank

Slight play in offside front track rod end ball joint

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 86,541 miles

all brakes pipes slightly corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2011 86,541 miles

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

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

all brakes pipes slightly corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2010 79,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 70,099 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 70,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 55,651 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 55,651 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 39,403 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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BG04 ZDN 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 70%.

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 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 BG04 ZDN, 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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BG04 ZDN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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