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GD51 OSO

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

178,096 mi
Last recorded178,096 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 OSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 178,096 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 175,730 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Unable to inspect seat and seat belts, seats are fully folded down, Both side rear back

Pass 14 Feb 2022 157,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 148,107 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 142,968 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 134,630 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2017 127,602 miles

Oil leak ()

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2016 116,626 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 106,780 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 93,941 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 21 Dec 2013 83,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outter edges tyre must be replaced

offside and nearside headlamp lenses deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on inner edge tyre must be replaced

Pass 21 Dec 2013 83,591 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outter edges tyre must be replaced

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside and nearside headlamp lenses deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on inner edge tyre must be replaced

Pass 7 Jan 2013 72,603 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 72,603 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 64,759 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 60,423 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 55,077 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2009 55,052 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 50,729 miles

both number plates deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2007 42,298 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 42,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 35,595 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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GD51 OSO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GD51 OSO, 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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GD51 OSO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 7 February 2002.

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