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BJ53 FJN

2003 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

141,721 mi
Last recorded141,721 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml92,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 FJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 141,721 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 134,522 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 126,779 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 123,169 miles

Oil leak ()

offside rear tyre low

Pass 21 Apr 2017 102,926 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 102,926 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 May 2016 99,637 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 99,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 94,011 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 89,129 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 89,129 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2013 83,407 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 83,407 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 77,582 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 72,524 miles

front antiroll bar bushes worn....

Fail 9 May 2011 72,524 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front antiroll bar bushes worn....

Pass 11 May 2010 66,829 miles

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

Offside front tyre poor outer wall

Spare tyre poor

Pass 12 May 2009 60,738 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 56,271 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 54,985 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 46,619 miles

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

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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BJ53 FJN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BJ53 FJN, 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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BJ53 FJN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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