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ET51 FVU

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

63,815 mi
Last recorded63,815 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 63,815 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 62,023 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 62,023 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 61,037 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 59,918 miles

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near side and off side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 58,207 miles

front anti roll bar and d clamp bushes wearing

minor oil present but no drip present

offside front shock beginning to leak

rear discs have a slight lip

Pass 9 Feb 2021 56,808 miles

both front tyres deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2020 55,855 miles

Driver side exterior mirror temporarily repaired

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Handbrake noise present

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2019 54,000 miles

front shocks leaking

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight leak present from gearbox

Pass 5 Feb 2018 52,644 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also Aged & Cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 50,133 miles

Front brake pads 80% worn

Gearbox leaking oil

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 48,645 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 46,942 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 44,442 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s front outer tyre wall has small lump

o/s obligatory mirror lazy to adjust

Pass 8 Feb 2013 41,844 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers door mirror lazy to adjust

Fail 8 Feb 2013 41,844 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers door mirror lazy to adjust

Pass 8 Feb 2012 39,467 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 35,742 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 32,331 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 29,316 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 24,684 miles

both front tyres outer tread cracked

both rear tyres outer tread cracked

tracking is out

Pass 29 Jan 2007 21,286 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 17,572 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 FVU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 ET51 FVU, 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 FVU registered?

ET51 FVU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is ET51 FVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET51 FVU shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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