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BJ54 SKU

2004 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

184,966 mi
Last recorded184,966 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml91,237 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 SKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 184,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 183,075 miles

n/s and o/s front flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

n/s and o/s rear coil springs corroded

n/s and o/s rear indicators discoloured

Pass 5 Oct 2018 180,416 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 177,377 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres cracked/deteriorated

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracked/deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2016 174,044 miles

rear brake pads appear low/close to limit

Pass 8 Sep 2015 170,920 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 167,630 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 163,356 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 158,429 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 150,821 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 142,258 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 119,525 miles

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)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 94,768 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 94,768 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 70,784 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 70,784 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 SKU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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