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ET51 CXW

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

210,067 mi
Last recorded210,067 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 CXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 210,067 miles

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

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded rears (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to rear wheel arch areas

sill skirts fitted

slight play in n/s/r suspension

Fail 19 Jan 2017 209,950 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded rears (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to rear wheel arch areas

sill skirts fitted

slight play in n/s/r suspension

Pass 25 Jan 2016 190,598 miles

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion rear arch areas

front tyres worn on edges and side walls cracking

noise from engine poss injector blow

oil weeps

Fail 23 Jan 2016 190,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion rear arch areas

front tyres worn on edges and side walls cracking

noise from engine poss injector blow

oil weeps

Pass 7 Feb 2015 180,769 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 180,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 169,740 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 159,081 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Feb 2013 159,081 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 13 Feb 2012 143,617 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

couldent test rear mid seat belt due to child seat fitted

n/s/f side light starting to go dim.

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

parking brake just in limits,and close to no reserve limits.

throttle pedal pivot is worn

Pass 10 Feb 2011 133,497 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 133,497 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 123,680 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 123,680 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 110,654 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 110,291 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 94,826 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 78,513 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 62,274 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 62,274 miles

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

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

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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ET51 CXW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ET51 CXW, 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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ET51 CXW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 19 February 2002.

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