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AE51 UYR

2001 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,301 mi
Last recorded70,301 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Ml100,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 UYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 70,301 miles

Engine oil leaking

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lenses poor condition (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lenses poor condition (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 May 2016 70,212 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Cross axle (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Engine oil leaking

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lenses in poor condition (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 66,794 miles

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 66,794 miles

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 21 May 2015 66,669 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 May 2014 61,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

all four tyres perished

Pass 10 May 2013 56,687 miles

srs light on passenger side air bag turned off

Fail 2 May 2013 56,687 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 49,486 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 42,259 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 42,257 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 36,878 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 30,901 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 27,829 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 24,883 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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AE51 UYR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE51 UYR, 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 AE51 UYR registered?

AE51 UYR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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