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AP51 FPO

2001 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,905 mi
Last recorded146,905 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Ml100,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 FPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 146,905 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 146,905 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 119,738 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 119,735 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 103,270 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 103,268 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2018 66,555 miles

both rear tyres are cracking on the tread

Fail 21 Sep 2018 66,552 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres are cracking on the tread

Pass 14 Sep 2017 65,674 miles

Both rear tyres minor cracking outer wall due to age

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2016 64,587 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 62,230 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 57,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 51,312 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 46,208 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 40,965 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 36,328 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 32,403 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 28,775 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 25,217 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 22,138 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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AP51 FPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AP51 FPO, 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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AP51 FPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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