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BJ04 VOA

2004 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,312 mi
Last recorded141,312 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml91,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 141,312 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 136,782 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front arb bushes worn

offside front inner rack end slightly worn

offside front upper ball joint fitted with 2 nuts

rear inner brake discs corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2021 136,782 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front arb bushes worn

offside front inner rack end slightly worn

rear inner brake discs corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2020 131,922 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer suspected corrosion of sill but plastic skirt is restricting full inspection

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower sill has suspected corrosion but plastic side skirt is restricting full inspection

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 131,844 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (behind spare wheel) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer suspected corrosion of sill but plastic skirt is restricting full inspection

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower sill has suspected corrosion but plastic side skirt is restricting full inspection

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 125,127 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at ends. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at ends. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 125,127 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at ends. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at ends. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 122,789 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 120,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall starting to perish.

Fail 24 Jan 2017 120,974 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall starting to perish.

Pass 3 Feb 2016 118,410 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 115,404 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall perishing

Fail 27 Jan 2015 115,402 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall perishing

Pass 29 Jan 2014 112,190 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 108,857 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 105,330 miles

FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN

NAIL IN TREAD TO OSR TYRE

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

REAR ANT-ROLL BAR RUSTY

REAR CHASSIS RAILS RUSTY

REAR CROSS SECTION CHASSIS RUSTY

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

REAR ROAD SPRINGS RUSTY

Fail 2 Feb 2012 105,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN

NAIL IN TREAD TO OSR TYRE

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

REAR ANT-ROLL BAR RUSTY

REAR CHASSIS RAILS RUSTY

REAR CROSS SECTION CHASSIS RUSTY

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

REAR ROAD SPRINGS RUSTY

Pass 1 Feb 2011 100,193 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 100,192 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 95,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 95,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 88,695 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 67,100 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 44,115 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 VOA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ04 VOA, 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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BJ04 VOA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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