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AJ51 HAD

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,423 mi
Last recorded140,423 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 HAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 140,423 miles

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 135,447 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 134,911 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 134,911 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 129,961 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 129,898 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 125,158 miles

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

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

OIL LEAK

Fail 7 Jan 2016 125,158 miles

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

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

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

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 120,355 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2013 116,204 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 116,204 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 110,368 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 104,642 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 96,553 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 83,575 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 73,560 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 60,585 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 47,382 miles

rear number plate in poor condition advise

rear tyres worn on inner edges advise

Fail 17 Jan 2006 47,364 miles

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

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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AJ51 HAD 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 AJ51 HAD, 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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AJ51 HAD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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