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BJ54 GKN

2004 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,000 mi
Last recorded129,000 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml91,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 GKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 129,000 miles

Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 117,907 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 116,177 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 112,125 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 103,934 miles

Nearside Front Roo bar loose on mountings

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 13 May 2019 103,934 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes (by nearside rear inner arch) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Roo bar loose on mountings

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 93,327 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2017 92,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Oct 2017 92,388 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 89,718 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 85,592 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 82,075 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 82,065 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 76,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

movement at steering rack mountings

play in front axle roll bar bushes

Fail 13 Jan 2014 76,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

movement at steering rack mountings

play in front axle roll bar bushes

Pass 4 Dec 2012 71,687 miles

advise ns and os rear tyres

Pass 21 Nov 2011 64,501 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 60,278 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 51,907 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 51,907 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 43,486 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 33,026 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 GKN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GKN, 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 GKN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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