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DF51 BBK

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,253 mi
Last recorded161,253 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 BBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 161,253 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 152,040 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 142,323 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 138,686 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 138,675 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 127,083 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 118,905 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 110,489 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2011 102,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Feb 2010 92,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2010 92,937 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2009 78,862 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 78,862 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 66,534 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 61,694 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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DF51 BBK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DF51 BBK, 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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DF51 BBK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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