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BJ04 NLP

2004 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,242 mi
Last recorded111,242 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml91,237 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 NLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 111,242 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 101,919 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 101,400 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s inner and outer bushes x4 (2.4.G.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s and n/s (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) ply chiords visable (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front flexy brake hose is insecure

o/s rear tyre is wearing on the outer edge

o/s rear wheel rim is damaged

slight free play in o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 Aug 2014 96,436 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 96,436 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 90,768 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 84,054 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 79,242 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 73,970 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 73,959 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 68,154 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 59,278 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 59,278 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 45,258 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 NLP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NLP, 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 NLP registered?

BJ04 NLP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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