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BJ04 GHG

2004 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

166,960 mi
Last recorded166,960 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml91,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 GHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 166,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 158,690 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 150,506 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 150,506 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 131,029 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 131,029 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2016 130,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2015 112,919 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 106,630 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 106,630 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 102,587 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 98,441 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 92,767 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 89,763 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 85,288 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 79,194 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 79,194 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 59,631 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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BJ04 GHG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BJ04 GHG, 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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What year was BJ04 GHG registered?

BJ04 GHG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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