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FV51 LNW

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,259 mi
Last recorded93,259 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 93,259 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 90,339 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 90,339 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 87,613 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 85,516 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 82,714 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Dec 2012 82,714 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 79,533 miles

engine is very noisy

Fail 16 Dec 2009 73,792 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 73,792 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Jan 2009 76,533 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 76,533 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 66,220 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 66,220 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 57,398 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 57,398 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 47,583 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 LNW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LNW, 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 FV51 LNW registered?

FV51 LNW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 23 January 2002.

Is FV51 LNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV51 LNW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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