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BJ03 RDU

2003 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,229 mi
Last recorded154,229 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml92,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 RDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 154,229 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 153,805 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 153,803 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 146,200 miles

o/s/rear park brake slightly low

Pass 21 Sep 2010 139,810 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 139,809 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 132,758 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 132,758 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 114,007 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 98,305 miles

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

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

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 93,997 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 75,814 miles

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

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

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

small cut nearside front tyre wall cords not visable

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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BJ03 RDU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ03 RDU, 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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BJ03 RDU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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