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EF51 LRE

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,066 mi
Last recorded147,066 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 LRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 147,066 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

front all d bushes slight play-oil leak-

parking brake passed on limits-

under vehicle corroded-rear ball joints slight lift-inner sills covered-brake pipes surface corrosion-rear coil springs corroded-both front tyres edges wearing low-front brake discs wearing low-rear anti roll bar/mounting areas corroded-

Fail 11 Mar 2022 147,066 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

front all d bushes slight play-oil leak-

under vehicle corroded-rear ball joints slight lift-inner sills covered-brake pipes surface corrosion-rear coil springs corroded-both front tyres edges wearing low-front brake discs wearing low-rear anti roll bar/mounting areas corroded-

Pass 25 Jan 2021 146,942 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 144,185 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 140,134 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 139,254 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 139,254 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 136,303 miles

Ball joint has slight play all four lower (2.2.B.1f)

nail in n/s/r tyre

oil leak on engine

Fail 28 Aug 2015 136,300 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Ball joint has slight play all four lower (2.2.B.1f)

nail in n/s/r tyre

oil leak on engine

Pass 29 Aug 2014 132,219 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 132,219 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 127,531 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 121,437 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 121,437 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 115,792 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 107,244 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 107,244 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 98,585 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 90,993 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 73,074 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 72,718 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 63,748 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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EF51 LRE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EF51 LRE, 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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What year was EF51 LRE registered?

EF51 LRE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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