MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,294 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
slight play in n/s rack arm
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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