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AA51 AWA

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,247 mi
Last recorded163,247 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA51 AWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 163,247 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 163,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 159,017 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 154,918 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 154,918 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 16 May 2016 149,075 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 145,626 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 141,637 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 132,785 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 132,701 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 122,104 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 112,860 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 100,827 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 100,824 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear discs have a lip on edge

marks on vehicle

middel pice of exhaust has a slight spilt on weld

o/s/f tyre on 2mm inner side {3mm}

rear pads under half worn

Pass 2 Jul 2009 95,221 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 77,049 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 63,613 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 46,197 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 46,197 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 AWA is a 2002 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 73.7%.

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 AWA, 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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AA51 AWA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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