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ET51 FWE

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,266 mi
Last recorded114,266 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 FWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 114,266 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 109,156 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 101,949 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 92,711 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 87,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 87,931 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 76,398 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 70,268 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 70,268 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 60,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 60,628 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 50,827 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 43,842 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 38,769 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 38,769 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 33,227 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 29,880 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 26,006 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 FWE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FWE, 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 FWE registered?

ET51 FWE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 15 February 2002.

Is ET51 FWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET51 FWE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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