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BK03 NOF

2003 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

193,843 mi
Last recorded193,843 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml92,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 NOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 193,843 miles

3rd / high level stop light not working

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

Oil leak

Warning lamp(s) on dash indicating fault(s)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 193,843 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

3rd / high level stop light not working

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

Oil leak

Warning lamp(s) on dash indicating fault(s)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 176,100 miles

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)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 176,100 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 154,753 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 154,724 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 128,421 miles

high level brake light inop

Fail 28 Aug 2013 128,421 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

brake warning light on

high level brake light inop

Pass 30 May 2012 98,696 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front bumper damaged

Fail 30 May 2012 98,696 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside front bumper damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2011 79,536 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 68,866 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 68,738 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 59,357 miles

front rear plates tarnished

Fail 15 Apr 2009 59,336 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front rear plates tarnished

Pass 17 Apr 2008 49,611 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 49,549 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 38,252 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 26,472 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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BK03 NOF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 BK03 NOF, 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 NOF registered?

BK03 NOF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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