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BJ54 GKC

2004 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

61,138 mi
Last recorded61,138 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml91,237 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 GKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 61,138 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

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

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

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

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

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

both side N/S & O/S side step mounting corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2023 59,958 miles

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

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 59,284 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 51,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HAS A PUNCTURE REPAIR ON OUTER EDGE OF TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HAS A PUNCTURE REPAIR ON OUTER EDGE OF TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged DOOR MIRROR GLASS DETERIORATING (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH REAR LOWER SUSPENSION JOINTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 51,408 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury BOTH SIDE REPEATER LENSES DAMAGED (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HAS A PUNCTURE REPAIR ON OUTER EDGE OF TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HAS A PUNCTURE REPAIR ON OUTER EDGE OF TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged DOOR MIRROR GLASS DETERIORATING (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH REAR LOWER SUSPENSION JOINTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 47,044 miles

Bonnet struts weak

Offside DOOR MIRROR GLASS DETERIORATING

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH REAR UPPER BALL JOINTS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front TYRE REPAIRED ON OUTER MOST POINT OF TREAD / EDGE OF SIDE WALL

Fail 3 Mar 2021 47,000 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet struts weak

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Offside DOOR MIRROR GLASS DETERIORATING

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury BUMPER DAMAGED - TAPED OVER (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH REAR UPPER BALL JOINTS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front TYRE REPAIRED ON OUTER MOST POINT OF TREAD / EDGE OF SIDE WALL

Pass 15 Feb 2020 45,554 miles

general corrosion

slight play in front joints

Pass 12 Feb 2019 43,971 miles

general corrosion

slight play in front joints

Pass 20 Feb 2018 40,429 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 33,982 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2015 31,189 miles

n/s/r window damaged

Fail 15 Oct 2015 31,189 miles

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

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

n/s/r window damaged

Fail 23 Oct 2014 27,308 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 27,308 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 23,873 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 23,282 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 17,135 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 12,648 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 9,789 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 6,862 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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BJ54 GKC is a 2004 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 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 BJ54 GKC, 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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BJ54 GKC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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