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BNZ 7231

2000 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,379 mi
Last recorded139,379 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml101,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 7231
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 139,379 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 134,784 miles

inner edge wear on tyres

rack mount bushes slight wear

Pass 10 Dec 2012 181,279 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 176,053 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 168,264 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 156,222 miles

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)

o/s park brake low

Pass 6 Mar 2009 146,179 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 146,179 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2008 140,873 miles

Oil leak

parking brake pedal approaching end of travel

Fail 2 May 2008 140,873 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

brake warning light on

parking brake pedal approaching end of travel

Pass 3 May 2007 131,313 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 121,229 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 121,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

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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BNZ 7231 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 101,610 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 BNZ 7231, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BNZ 7231?

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What year was BNZ 7231 registered?

BNZ 7231 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is BNZ 7231 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 7231 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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