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BK53 KHW

2003 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,241 mi
Last recorded166,241 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml92,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 KHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 166,241 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 157,928 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2024 157,928 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 152,968 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 152,968 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) TRACKROD END (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake valve leaking TO REAR BRAKE LINE (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2022 147,918 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Exhaust system loud

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 136,313 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Crossmember corroded

Pass 5 May 2020 124,893 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 121,705 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 118,202 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 2 front rubber bushes around bar slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 115,731 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Apr 2016 115,722 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2015 111,395 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 105,267 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 95,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2013 95,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2012 75,369 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 69,595 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 69,524 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 64,821 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 64,814 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 57,532 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 48,682 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 39,934 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 KHW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KHW, 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 KHW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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