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EK51 ZTF

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,961 mi
Last recorded91,961 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2008
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 ZTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2008 91,961 miles

Front and rear bumper extension bars fitted. Could be dangerous for pedestrians if slow speed contact.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

O/S/R drive shaft rubbing on wiring loom.

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 91,961 miles

Front and rear bumper extension bars fitted. Could be dangerous for pedestrians if slow speed contact.

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

O/S/R drive shaft rubbing on wiring loom.

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 81,789 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 81,566 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 72,673 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 63,314 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 ZTF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EK51 ZTF, 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 ZTF registered?

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

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