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BJ54 SKD

2004 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

166,427 mi
Last recorded166,427 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml91,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 SKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 166,427 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all four wheel arches corroded

offside rear tail lamp lens damaged

vehicle underbody and suspension components covered with paint/underseal

Fail 11 Jan 2021 166,427 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all four wheel arches corroded

offside rear tail lamp lens damaged

vehicle underbody and suspension components covered with paint/underseal

Pass 31 Dec 2019 146,267 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + nearside and offside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside + worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

brake warning light on dashboard shows intermittent fault

front and rear (all four) outer wheel arch corroded

front and rear suspension component corroded

nearside and offside front macpherson strut upper mount corroded

offside rear tail lamp lens damaged

rear boot lid has corrosion

rear parking brake efficiency just met. may require adjustment or repair

Fail 30 Dec 2019 146,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + nearside and offside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside + worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

brake warning light on dashboard shows intermittent fault

front and rear (all four) outer wheel arch corroded

front and rear suspension component corroded

nearside and offside front macpherson strut upper mount corroded

offside rear tail lamp lens damaged

rear boot lid has corrosion

rear parking brake efficiency just met. may require adjustment or repair

Pass 10 Jan 2019 137,579 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front nearside and offside tyres has a wear on the outer edges

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

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

Offside Rear light unit has damaged lens

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear nearside and offside underbody has corrosion

Rear tailgate has corrosion

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

nearside and offside headlamp lens slightly detoriated

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

wheel arches has corrosion front and rear all four

Fail 9 Jan 2019 137,556 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front nearside and offside tyres has a wear on the outer edges

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure also lens damaged (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear nearside and offside underbody has corrosion

Rear tailgate has corrosion

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

nearside and offside headlamp lens slightly detoriated

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

wheel arches has corrosion front and rear all four

Pass 29 Jan 2018 121,835 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush front and rear all four (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion front and rear all four wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion tailgate (6.1.B.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 121,835 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush front and rear all four (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion front and rear all four wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion tailgate (6.1.B.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 112,866 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 108,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 102,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 102,350 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear wiper blade worn.

Pass 14 Jan 2014 93,735 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 93,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 84,309 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 84,309 miles

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 75,914 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 75,914 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 69,664 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 54,593 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 54,492 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 42,118 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 30,269 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 SKD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 BJ54 SKD, 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 SKD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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