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EK51 NDV

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Beige Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,000 mi
Last recorded128,000 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 NDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 128,000 miles

Front shocker castings rusty

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated has sealer in (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 128,000 miles

Front shocker castings rusty

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated has sealer in (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 124,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 115,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 111,219 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 106,800 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 104,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 101,855 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 100,355 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 97,435 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 92,345 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 86,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2008 86,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 78,376 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 78,376 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 67,231 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
Full Mercedes-benz Ml reliability report

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EK51 NDV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Beige with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EK51 NDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK51 NDV registered?

EK51 NDV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is EK51 NDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK51 NDV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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