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A13 GVP

2001 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

191,007 mi
Last recorded191,007 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Ml100,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 GVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 191,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 191,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 174,668 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 170,749 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 12 Oct 2016 170,749 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 158,572 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 158,568 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 150,836 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches

offside front tyre worn low inner edge

play in front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 29 Sep 2014 150,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches

offside front tyre worn low inner edge

play in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 19 Sep 2013 142,236 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 135,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

both front anti roll bar linkage bushs worn

Fail 6 Jul 2012 135,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2011 127,504 miles

Advise both front tyres worn low on outer edge

Advise front brake discs look worn/overheated and pads just above min thickness at time of test.Strong advise

Advise offside rear tyre down to 2mm approx on outer edge and both rear tyres starting to crack/perish

Advise sideways movement at throttle pedal

Advise slight lift at all lower ball joints

Advise slight play at front antiroll bar bushs

Advise small stonechips to windscreen

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 127,504 miles

Advise sideways movement at throttle pedal

Advise both front tyres worn low on outer edge

Advise front brake discs look worn/overheated and pads just above min thickness at time of test.Strong advise

Advise offside rear tyre down to 2mm approx on outer edge and both rear tyres starting to crack/perish

Advise slight lift at all lower ball joints

Advise slight play at front antiroll bar bushs

Advise small stonechips to windscreen

Pass 8 Jan 2010 116,926 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 99,662 miles

Front brake pads low

Pass 12 Jul 2007 90,809 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 82,666 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 67,174 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 GVP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 A13 GVP, 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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A13 GVP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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