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BK53 HVM

2003 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

174,875 mi
Last recorded174,875 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml92,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 174,875 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 168,902 miles

N/s/f brake pipe corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

O/s/f brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

centre stop lamp inop

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Oct 2015 168,861 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/s/f brake pipe corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

O/s/f brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

centre stop lamp inop

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2014 165,778 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise rear seats and seat belts removed from boot area,dog guard fitted.

Fail 5 Nov 2014 165,778 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise rear seats and seat belts removed from boot area,dog guard fitted.

Pass 17 Oct 2013 158,098 miles

Brake pipe across rear axle badly corroded

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nsr brake under plastic shield badly corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osf brake pipe by exhaust manifold/turbo badly corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2013 158,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pipe across rear axle badly corroded

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nsr brake under plastic shield badly corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osf brake pipe by exhaust manifold/turbo badly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2012 148,957 miles

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

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

sronghly pass and advise rear seats removed from rear of boot area ,seat belts n/s and o/s are unserviceable chewed through by dog presenter advised

Fail 15 Oct 2012 148,812 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

sronghly pass and advise rear seats removed from rear of boot area ,seat belts n/s and o/s are unserviceable chewed through by dog presenter advised

Pass 14 Sep 2011 143,322 miles

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

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

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

REAR SEATS REMOVED REAR SEAT BELTS NOT TESTED BUT ON INSPECTION BELTS DAMAGED AND ARE NOT SERVICABLE, DOG GUARD FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 14 Sep 2011 143,322 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

REAR SEATS REMOVED REAR SEAT BELTS NOT TESTED BUT ON INSPECTION BELTS DAMAGED AND ARE NOT SERVICABLE, DOG GUARD FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 7 Oct 2010 132,907 miles

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

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

O/S/F / O/S/R / N/S/R ON 3MM .2 REAR SEAT REMOVED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 6 Oct 2009 114,391 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges.

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 114,391 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both rear tyres wearing on edges.

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 96,960 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 77,993 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 77,989 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 50,410 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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 HVM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HVM, 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 HVM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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