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BG53 ZBW

2004 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,294 mi
Last recorded127,294 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml91,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 ZBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 127,294 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 127,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 124,694 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps are crazing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 120,682 miles

Nearside Front Outer n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 120,679 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 115,788 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules brake hose (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 115,788 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint anti roll bar outer bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint anti roll bar outer bush (2.5.A.1c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules brake hose (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 107,586 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 107,142 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 103,284 miles

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

slight play in n/s rack arm

Fail 19 Jan 2013 103,281 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in n/s rack arm

Pass 9 Aug 2012 102,284 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2012 102,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2011 93,093 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 86,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 86,158 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 73,573 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 73,573 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 65,868 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)

Fail 29 Nov 2007 65,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BG53 ZBW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BG53 ZBW, 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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BG53 ZBW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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