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AA51 ALA

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,985 mi
Last recorded81,985 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA51 ALA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 81,985 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 81,985 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 79,589 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 78,378 miles

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

spare soft

Fail 30 Jun 2014 78,378 miles

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

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

spare soft

Pass 1 Jul 2013 76,603 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 74,155 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 74,155 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 72,323 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 69,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 68,109 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 62,211 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 56,639 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 50,443 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 35,680 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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AA51 ALA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 94,474 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 AA51 ALA, 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 24 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 AA51 ALA registered?

AA51 ALA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 2 August 2002.

Is AA51 ALA safe to buy?

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