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BHZ 6961

1999 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,846 mi
Last recorded135,846 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Ml103,243 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHZ 6961
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 135,846 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 135,477 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 134,254 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 131,579 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 112,971 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2011 112,964 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Brake pad warning light on dash

Coolant light on dash

Excessive coolant leak from leak off pipe on header tank

Front pads low

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

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

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

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2010 102,502 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 95,356 miles

Covers fitted to outer sills.

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn low + corroded.

Fail 17 Aug 2009 95,356 miles

Covers fitted to outer sills.

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn low + corroded.

Pass 16 Aug 2008 87,734 miles

Covers fitted to outter sills.

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Wiper blades worn.

Pass 16 Aug 2007 82,440 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 77,910 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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BHZ 6961 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 103,243 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 BHZ 6961, 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 27 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 BHZ 6961 registered?

BHZ 6961 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 16 March 1999.

Is BHZ 6961 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHZ 6961 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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