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26 DP

2000 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

69,528 mi
Last recorded69,528 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml101,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration26 DP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 69,528 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 69,528 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 52,467 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Some corrosion to all brake pipes

Pass 16 Feb 2023 36,498 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2015 35,138 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 32,831 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 30,477 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 29,670 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 29,084 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 29,084 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear discs corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2010 27,468 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 20,327 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 15,965 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 9,894 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 7,854 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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26 DP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 26 DP, 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.

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What year was 26 DP registered?

26 DP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 23 March 2000.

Is 26 DP safe to buy?

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