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BJ53 VBC

2003 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

165,299 mi
Last recorded165,299 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml92,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 VBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 165,299 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across beam (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 159,143 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 151,116 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 151,116 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 139,361 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 139,358 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no patteren and very high (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 132,969 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources no plate light (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 132,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam high beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources no plate light (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 131,795 miles

Front Steering rack bush worn

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 123,244 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 118,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2015 111,081 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 111,081 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 105,474 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)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 105,474 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 9 Dec 2013 101,263 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 101,209 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 97,564 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 97,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 92,879 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 92,879 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 85,664 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 85,645 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 80,603 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 80,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 67,150 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 67,150 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 48,321 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 40,024 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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BJ53 VBC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 VBC, 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 VBC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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