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ET51 FVS

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,616 mi
Last recorded106,616 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 FVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 106,616 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 103,476 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 103,476 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 101,160 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 101,160 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 317,143 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 317,143 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 97,306 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 97,306 miles

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 93,478 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 84,243 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 78,994 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 68,582 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 57,203 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 50,888 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 42,517 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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ET51 FVS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol 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 ET51 FVS, 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 ET51 FVS registered?

ET51 FVS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 17 January 2002.

Is ET51 FVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET51 FVS shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ET51 FVS have outstanding finance?

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