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BK03 TXC

2003 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

157,002 mi
Last recorded157,002 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml92,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 TXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 157,002 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and Offside Sill corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2020 148,215 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 148,215 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 139,620 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 119,597 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 119,588 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides - rear (1.4.A.2f)

smell of exhaust gas in engine bay - suspect leaking injector fire washer

Pass 14 Mar 2016 114,089 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 114,089 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 107,043 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 103,897 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2014 103,678 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 97,679 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 97,679 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 94,870 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak on engine/geabox

Pass 12 Apr 2011 91,820 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 91,819 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 88,765 miles

Offside frontto rear metal brake pip along rear axle starting to corrode.

Slight lift in both front lower suspension ball joints.

Fail 29 Apr 2010 88,765 miles

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

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

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

Offside frontto rear metal brake pip along rear axle starting to corrode.

Slight lift in both front lower suspension ball joints.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 84,779 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 72,379 miles

both n/s/ front and n/s rear doors damaged but mot inspection not affected

Pass 27 Apr 2007 58,743 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 44,081 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 TXC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 TXC, 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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BK03 TXC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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