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FV51 GGP

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,999 mi
Last recorded154,999 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 GGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2025 154,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

both rear wheel arches corroded/rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2024 151,307 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s chassie at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general body work corrosion

o/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge

possiable injector blowing

Pass 3 Aug 2023 148,328 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement end bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 148,324 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust condition (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst box (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement end bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 146,630 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 140,693 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe under wheel arch corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s and n/s chassie corrosion/rusty at rear

unable to check rear seats and belts due to dog guard fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2021 140,689 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe under wheel arch corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s and n/s chassie corrosion/rusty at rear

unable to check rear seats and belts due to dog guard fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2020 137,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 134,299 miles

5th and 6th rear eats not fitted at time of test

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to o/s front hose slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all four doors corrosion along bottom edges

Pass 21 Dec 2017 127,612 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s end rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s end rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Ball joint has slight play lift (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Ball joint has slight play lift (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres surfaces cracks

n/s front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

o/s front tyre surface cracks tread area

Fail 21 Dec 2017 127,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play lift (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play lift (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s end rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s end rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Ball joint has slight play lift (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Ball joint has slight play lift (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres surfaces cracks

n/s front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

o/s front tyre surface cracks tread area

Pass 3 Jan 2017 124,041 miles

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

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

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

n/s front tyre worn smooth on outer edge 255/60/17

o/s and n/s chassie corroded a rear

o/s front tyre surface cracks tread area

Fail 3 Jan 2017 124,041 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

n/s front tyre worn smooth on outer edge 255/60/17

o/s and n/s chassie corroded a rear

o/s front tyre surface cracks tread area

Pass 29 Dec 2015 120,378 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Fail 29 Dec 2015 120,378 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 11 Oct 2014 113,339 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 113,339 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 105,813 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 105,813 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 100,289 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 100,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 96,495 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 96,492 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 94,563 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 84,419 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 76,441 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 10 Jan 2008 69,054 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 51,504 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 51,477 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 48,897 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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FV51 GGP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 FV51 GGP, 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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FV51 GGP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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