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AD51 VMA

2001 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

133,578 mi
Last recorded133,578 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Ml100,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 VMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 133,578 miles

chasis slight corrosion

n/s front fuel pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2015 133,577 miles

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

chasis slight corrosion

n/s front fuel pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2014 133,539 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 133,525 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all brake discs showing signs of corrosion, nearside front sticking slightly,[ require servicing ]

horn clearly not standard, [brought to clients attention]

Pass 18 Nov 2013 129,682 miles

both headlamp lenses discoloured and affecting beam patterns slightly

drivers door mirror heavily discoloured

fluid leak witnessed drip at floor tray ( possibly transmission or steering } unable to access due to tray

Fail 8 Nov 2013 129,672 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

both headlamp lenses discoloured and affecting beam patterns slightly

brake pedal feels spongy when stationary, but ok on road test

drivers door mirror heavily discoloured

fluid leak witnessed drip at floor tray ( possibly transmission or steering } unable to access due to tray

Pass 19 Oct 2012 122,705 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy although when road tested operates as it should

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

drivers door mirror in poor condition

gearbox dipstick missing

Fail 3 Oct 2012 122,696 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake pedal feels spongy athough when road tested operates as it should

drivers door mirror in poor condition

gearbox dip stick missisg

injector in engine seal leaking allowing gases into cabin

Pass 30 Sep 2011 118,652 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2011 118,638 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

bad engine oil leak

both front discs inner faces

both rear brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2010 113,352 miles

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

drivers door mirror dark tinted poor visability on dark day

Fail 29 Jul 2010 113,329 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

drivers mirror heavily tinted difficult to see in rain conditions

Pass 20 Jul 2009 107,371 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 100,721 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 89,751 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 77,059 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 77,059 miles

Nearside Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AD51 VMA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 AD51 VMA, 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 AD51 VMA registered?

AD51 VMA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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