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BG51 FHJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,451 mi
Last recorded162,451 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 FHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2018 162,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 153,395 miles

Central Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush all (2.4.G.2)

Central Front Lower engine cover fitted

Central Front Upper engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Inner tyre edge worn

Nearside mirror cracked

Offside Rear Inner tyre edge worn

Fail 7 Mar 2017 153,394 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush all (2.4.G.2)

Central Front Lower engine cover fitted

Central Front Upper engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Inner tyre edge worn

Offside Rear Inner tyre edge worn

Pass 5 Feb 2016 142,108 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 131,063 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 119,011 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 106,133 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2011 95,761 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2010 87,813 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 78,790 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 68,849 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 57,176 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 47,323 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006

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

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

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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BG51 FHJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BG51 FHJ, 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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BG51 FHJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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