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AD51 VXZ

2001 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,079 mi
Last recorded142,079 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Ml100,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 VXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 142,079 miles

Both rear suspension shock absorbers are corroding

N/s rear brake steel pipes x 2 are corroded. Advised to have replaced ASAP.

O/s front bumper is loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn bold on inner edge. Advised to have replaced ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Screen wash has a leak of fluid.

Fail 20 Nov 2015 142,079 miles

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

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Both rear suspension shock absorbers are corroding

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear back box/pipe connection (7.1.2)

N/s rear brake steel pipes x 2 are corroded. Advised to have replaced ASAP.

O/s front bumper is loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn bold on inner edge. Advised to have replaced ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 127,134 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 121,973 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 121,973 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 116,973 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 110,665 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres slighy cracked

Fail 31 Dec 2010 110,560 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres slighy cracked

Pass 18 Jan 2010 104,121 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 103,871 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 89,960 miles

tracking incorrect causing tyre wear on inner edge of front tyres

Pass 12 Nov 2007 86,574 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 72,508 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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AD51 VXZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VXZ, 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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AD51 VXZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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