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GL51 JGZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,322 mi
Last recorded177,322 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 JGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 177,322 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 170,429 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 170,401 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear has a slight handbrake / brake bind

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 169,006 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 165,562 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 164,995 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 164,965 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded located round by nearside rear wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (nearside) (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers slightly smeary

rear diff leaking

Pass 16 Jan 2016 160,968 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 160,955 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 155,004 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 142,101 miles

Nearside Front 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 29 Dec 2011 130,049 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 130,049 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2011 117,624 miles

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

Offside mirror deteriorating.

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

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Fail 17 Dec 2010 116,896 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside mirror deteriorating.

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

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Fail 30 Dec 2009 102,961 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 102,961 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 86,722 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 86,722 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 74,034 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 61,966 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GL51 JGZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GL51 JGZ, 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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GL51 JGZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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