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BJ53 JUX

2003 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

96,527 mi
Last recorded96,527 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml92,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 JUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 96,527 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 96,527 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 92,714 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 92,714 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 86,446 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 84,060 miles

rear number plate poor

Pass 3 May 2016 81,597 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 81,597 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 78,707 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 76,587 miles

nail in offside rear tyre (centre) tread

nearside front tyre outer tread worn (on limit).

Pass 24 May 2013 72,677 miles

n/s front tyre nearing limit

Fail 24 May 2013 72,676 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s front tyre nearing limit

Pass 23 May 2012 68,346 miles

offside front tyre nearing limit

rear registration plate poor condition

Fail 23 May 2012 68,346 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre nearing limit

rear brake pads getting low

rear registration plate poor condition

Fail 16 May 2011 63,151 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2011 63,151 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 59,945 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 59,945 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

both rear lower ball joints worn

Pass 3 Dec 2008 45,626 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear number plate started to discolour

Fail 28 Nov 2008 45,580 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear number plate started to discolour

Pass 30 Nov 2007 35,990 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 JUX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 BJ53 JUX, 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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What year was BJ53 JUX registered?

BJ53 JUX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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