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BK03 ARM

2003 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,033 mi
Last recorded119,033 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml92,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 ARM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 119,033 miles

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

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

OIL LEAK

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

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

Rear SUBFRAME SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 15 Mar 2025 114,786 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2023 114,192 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2023 114,192 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 108,901 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 108,901 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 107,668 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 107,665 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 107,652 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 105,729 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 98,938 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 98,938 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 93,655 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 89,494 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 84,013 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 80,448 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 72,248 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 64,925 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 55,205 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 48,469 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 48,458 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 42,446 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 42,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 36,832 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 30,626 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 27,476 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 24,448 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 24,444 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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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BK03 ARM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BK03 ARM, 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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What year was BK03 ARM registered?

BK03 ARM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is BK03 ARM safe to buy?

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