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A20 BDY

2001 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,108 mi
Last recorded80,108 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Ml100,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 BDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 80,108 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 77,503 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 77,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 72,386 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 59,162 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 59,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 51,319 miles

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

Judder from brakes

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 5 Jul 2006 51,319 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

REAR TYRES ARE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT .FRONTBRAKE PADS ARE VERY WORN . JUDDER ON BRAKES

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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A20 BDY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A20 BDY, 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 A20 BDY registered?

A20 BDY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 9 July 2001.

Is A20 BDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 BDY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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