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DF51 KLE

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,678 mi
Last recorded128,678 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 KLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 128,678 miles

Offside play in steering system track rod end close to excessive.

Fail 9 Dec 2017 128,231 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Play in steering track rod end close to excessive.

Pass 2 Nov 2016 122,152 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front steering rack rubber gaiters slightly torn on the ends(n/s and o/s)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 122,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front steering rack rubber gaiters slightly torn on the ends(n/s and o/s)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 118,402 miles

oil leak, front brake disc (lip), front brake pads low, n/s/f steering rack gaiter split, brake lines corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2015 118,401 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

oil leak, front brake disc (lip), front brake pads low, n/s/f steering rack gaiter split, brake lines corroded

Pass 3 May 2014 111,290 miles

oil leak,squeeky brakes,screen chipped,fuel injector leaking compression*ATTENTION*,OSF tyre very low tread,rear brake pipes corroding-covered in grease,tracking requires attention

Fail 1 May 2014 111,290 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

oil leak,squeeky brakes,screen chipped,fuel injector leaking compression*ATTENTION*,OSF tyre very low tread,rear brake pipes corroding-covered in grease,tracking requires attention

Pass 19 Apr 2013 109,070 miles

all windows inop,osr lamp bit loose,battery weak,oil leak/spill,screen slightly chipped,brake components corroding,osf tyre wearing very low on tread,offside trackrod end slight play,brake pipes corroding-greased

check service interval-oil very thick..

Fail 10 Apr 2013 109,070 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

all windows inop,osr lamp bit loose,battery weak,oil leak/spill,screen slightly chipped,brake components corroding,osf tyre wearing very low on tread,offside trackrod end slight play,brake pipes corroding-greased

check service interval-oil very thick..

Pass 20 Jan 2012 105,899 miles

nearside balljoint slight play,nearside rear antiroll bar bush deteriorating slightly

rear brake pads wearing close to disc lip-brakes noisey in operation-investigate

screen slightly chipped,engine top cover loose,front position lamps bit dim,oil leak/spill-investigate

Fail 16 Jan 2012 105,899 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside balljoint slight play,nearside rear antiroll bar bush deteriorating slightly

rear brake pads wearing close to disc lip-brakes noisey in operation-investigate

screen slightly chipped,engine top cover loose,front position lamps bit dim,oil leak/spill-investigate

Pass 15 Jan 2011 100,859 miles

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

rear diff leaking oil

screen chipped/damaged-border line

servicebrake noisey in operation-investigate

Fail 13 Jan 2011 100,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear diff leaking oil

screen chipped/damaged-border line

servicebrake noisey in operation-investigate

Pass 13 Jan 2010 93,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brakes squeeky in operation

nearside washer not great

parking brake/pedal type alot of travel

srs lamp on

Fail 13 Jan 2010 93,993 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brakes squeeky in operation

nearside washer not great

parking brake/pedal type alot of travel

srs lamp on

Pass 22 Dec 2008 86,865 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 83,691 miles

All four tyres worn

Pass 13 Jan 2007 74,812 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 62,651 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 62,651 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 KLE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KLE, 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 KLE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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