MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,610 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
nearside front brake pipe is corroded
oil leak
slight movement in nearside and offside rear lower suspension ball joints
Brake pipe inadequately supported rear (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wing (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
advanced corrosion to n/s front (under wing ) metal brake pipe
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
high level stop lamp coverd by spare wheel
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake Advisories : DBT Park Brake Efficiency : 16%
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Corosion to nearside main brake pipe to flexi
Corosion to offside front brake pipe to flexi
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Wear to all 4 tyres
n/s/f tyre 1.6mm just legal
o/s door mirror
oil leak
wear on front brake disc's
chip in screen
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
chip in screen
n/s/f tyre 1.6mm just legal
o/s door mirror
oil leak
wear on front brake disc's
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
corrosion on front brake pipes o/s borderline
dampness on front brajke calipers
n/s/f tyre only just legal on outer edges 1.6mm
corrosion on front brake pipes o/s borderline
dampness on front brajke calipers
n/s/f tyre only just legal on outer edges 1.6mm
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pad wear indicator light on
Chips on screen
Corosion to brake pipe at rear
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Slight play to all front & rear anti roll bar bushes
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Ml?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FD51 RWU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FD51 RWU, 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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FD51 RWU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 2 January 2002.
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