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BK53 FLA

2003 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

138,418 mi
Last recorded138,418 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml92,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 FLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2020 138,418 miles

Emissions not tested Emitting excessive smoke or vapour, likely to obscure vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 121,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 114,019 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 108,037 miles

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

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

parking brake needs attention,advise

Fail 18 May 2017 107,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

parking brake needs attention,advise

Pass 14 May 2016 98,977 miles

Rear parking brake could be better,advise

Fail 14 May 2016 98,977 miles

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

Rear parking brake could be better,advise

Pass 20 May 2015 91,664 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 91,664 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

indicator bulbs starting to fade,advise

Fail 14 May 2015 91,605 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Both front tyres starting to wear low on inner shoulders.

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering slightly noiset/rough in operation.

Rear rear seat belts not tested,no seats fitted at time of test.

Slight play/lift in all four lower ball boints.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 83,252 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 May 2014 83,188 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2013 74,832 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 13 May 2013 74,832 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 21 May 2012 68,105 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front tyres wearing on inner edge and have surface cracks

Fail 21 May 2012 68,105 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge and have surface cracks

Pass 18 Oct 2010 54,852 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 46,233 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 41,248 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 33,518 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 28,406 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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BK53 FLA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BK53 FLA, 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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BK53 FLA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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