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AA51 BEB

2001 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

233,833 mi
Last recorded233,833 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Ml100,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA51 BEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2022 233,833 miles

Brake performance not tested Not suitable for roads test (1.2.1 (g))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill. Front to rear. Need to remove sill covers to check fully. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill. Front to rear. Need to remove sill covers to check fully. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Rear chassis missing (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Heavy oil leak restricts view of components

Off side rear light damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front steering component worn

Near side front fog light damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2021 228,551 miles

Front exhaust mount fractured

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Rear floor corroded

Wear in off side front steering tie bar

Pass 10 Jan 2020 224,671 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

slight wear noted in both front inner steering tie bars

Pass 4 Jan 2019 217,718 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Some wear noted in all 4 front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 12 Jan 2018 211,568 miles

metal brake pipes surface rusty advise clean and grease

oil leak in engine bay noted advise investigate

some wear noted in o/s and n/s steering rack end ball joints advise renew

Pass 13 Dec 2016 204,406 miles

Monitor front tyres. Wearing thin on inner edge.

Near side front shocker is leaking

Oil leak

Rear exhaust hanger is failed

Some wear in both steering tie bars

Pass 25 Jan 2016 197,086 miles

Oil leak noted

Rear brake pads wearing un evenly

Some surface corrosion to rear of vehicle on underside

Some wear in front steering tie bars

Wear in front anti roll bar outer bushes

Pass 30 Jan 2015 188,541 miles

Head light lenses deteriorated

Oil leak

Rear tyres wearing thin

Slight play in front outer anti roll bar bushes

Pass 28 Jan 2014 179,202 miles

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

Main brake pipes corroded

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)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 179,202 miles

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

Main brake pipes corroded

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 166,225 miles

Both front lower ball joint worn and off side gaitor is worn. Part only £40.00 each +_VAT

Main brake pipes corroded at rear of near side sill

Oil leak

Slight wear in both front track rod ends

Slight wear in both front track rod ends. Part only £30.00 + VAT

Pass 18 Jan 2012 156,640 miles

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

o/s headlight cracked but not affecting light image

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2011 126,845 miles

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 19 Jan 2011 126,400 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2010 119,820 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 109,063 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 109,063 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

handbrake efficiency only just makes the limit

o/s rear brake makes scapping noise

oil leaking from turbo charger pipe

Pass 29 Jan 2008 97,488 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 90,104 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 90,098 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2006 86,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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 BEB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BEB, 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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AA51 BEB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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