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BK53 GXY

2003 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

143,811 mi
Last recorded143,811 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml92,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 GXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 143,811 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 142,965 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 142,772 miles

corrosion o/s/r brake pipe

Fail 27 Aug 2020 142,755 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

prop shaft centre bearing has a slight noise

Pass 17 Apr 2019 142,310 miles

advise replacing propshaft centre bearing

corrosion starting rear brake pipe

Pass 20 Apr 2018 141,481 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 141,481 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 141,015 miles

advise replacing o/s/r brake pipe and front to rear brake pipe.

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 5 Dec 2015 140,578 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 139,183 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 137,067 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 135,932 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 135,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 123,033 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 115,363 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2011 115,363 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2010 112,757 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 106,533 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 98,264 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 98,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 65,558 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 GXY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BK53 GXY, 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 BK53 GXY registered?

BK53 GXY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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