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B2 FDL

2000 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,518 mi
Last recorded102,518 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml101,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 FDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 102,518 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Steering rack slight play

Steering rack bushes worn

Fail 17 Feb 2017 102,515 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Battery terminals loose

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Beam image poor

Offside Steering rack slight play

Steering rack bushes worn

Pass 22 Feb 2016 96,534 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges of tread and under inflated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge of tread and worn on outter edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on outter edge of tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2016 96,105 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges of tread and under inflated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge of tread and worn on outter edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on outter edge of tread

oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2015 87,177 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 245,307 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 82,898 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 77,167 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 73,004 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 73,003 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 72,280 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 70,819 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2008 65,931 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 57,239 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 46,688 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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B2 FDL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 101,610 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 B2 FDL, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B2 FDL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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