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BK03 RYA

2003 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

120,556 mi
Last recorded120,556 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml92,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 RYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 120,556 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2023 119,604 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 109,404 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 99,736 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 90,486 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REARS +N/S REAR +FRONT TO REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 88,546 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 88,543 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 84,862 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2016 79,274 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2014 71,961 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 65,978 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 62,390 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 56,476 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 51,871 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 46,903 miles

n/s door mirror glass damaged.

screw in o/s/r tyre.

slight grease around o/s/ outer c.v boot.

wipers not 100 %

Pass 29 Apr 2009 41,689 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 29 Apr 2009 41,685 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 29 Apr 2008 36,619 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

brake fluid not to max

slight fluid leak from n/s of engine

Pass 29 Apr 2008 36,619 miles

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

brake fluid not to max

slight fluid leak from n/s of engine

Pass 25 Apr 2007 30,370 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 23,020 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 RYA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RYA, 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 RYA registered?

BK03 RYA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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