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EK51 XVV

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,522 mi
Last recorded185,522 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 XVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 185,522 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded been greased (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 181,039 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 181,039 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 175,256 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2014 163,713 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 153,399 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 153,370 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 143,942 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 128,416 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 115,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 115,162 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 102,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 86,495 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 86,465 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 72,529 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 60,592 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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EK51 XVV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XVV, 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 EK51 XVV registered?

EK51 XVV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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