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JA51 EHS

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

156,660 mi
Last recorded156,660 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA51 EHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 156,660 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch guard missing

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering gaitor (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch guard missing

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 153,356 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner guard missing

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner guard missing

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 149,736 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 147,015 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 144,512 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 139,409 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 133,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 128,929 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 128,899 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 122,373 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from transmisson (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 122,253 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from transmisson (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 115,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Bumper insecure and slightly broken

Fail 4 Jul 2017 115,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Bumper insecure and slightly broken

Pass 5 Jul 2016 105,676 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 97,928 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 92,233 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2013 92,220 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 92,220 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 87,014 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2011 80,950 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 75,346 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 70,059 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 63,040 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 55,576 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 49,376 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 45,283 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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JA51 EHS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JA51 EHS, 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 JA51 EHS registered?

JA51 EHS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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The MOT history for JA51 EHS shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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