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A13 CSL

2001 Mercedes-benz Ml

Green Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,535 mi
Last recorded125,535 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Ml100,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 CSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 125,535 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Corrosion under vehicle

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper has damage

Fail 15 Aug 2019 125,535 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Corrosion under vehicle

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper has damage

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 116,821 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 107,658 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 107,650 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 99,702 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 99,649 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 93,000 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 92,940 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 89,393 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 87,692 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes that can be seen have been greased

Pass 29 Oct 2012 84,170 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 80,188 miles

Engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of steering components

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

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

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 29 Oct 2010 74,784 miles

Engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of steering components

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Oct 2009 68,283 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 61,044 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 54,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 47,364 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 39,661 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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A13 CSL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Ml in Green with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 100,132 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 A13 CSL, 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 25 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 A13 CSL registered?

A13 CSL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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