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EK51 ZRJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,756 mi
Last recorded59,756 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 ZRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 59,756 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 59,593 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 59,260 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 58,839 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 58,839 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 58,521 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 58,198 miles

brake pipes surface rusty

slight play in offside steering inner arm

Pass 9 Dec 2019 57,925 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 57,434 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 55,601 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear BOTH adult seat belts NOT tested as seats NOT readily available for inspection

Pass 7 Jan 2017 54,515 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Jan 2017 54,515 miles

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Dec 2015 52,645 miles

engine under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Dec 2014 49,438 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 45,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 21 Dec 2012 43,182 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 43,182 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 42,044 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2011 41,084 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 39,946 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 39,036 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 39,036 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 37,265 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 36,161 miles

advise steering alignment needs adjusting as both front tyres are wearing on inner edge

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 ZRJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZRJ, 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 ZRJ registered?

EK51 ZRJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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The MOT history for EK51 ZRJ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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