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K1 VNM

2000 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,503 mi
Last recorded112,503 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml101,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK1 VNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2014 112,503 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 31 Dec 2013 112,503 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

coolant light on,

Pass 24 Nov 2012 104,648 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 95,087 miles

front pads wearing thin

moderate play at both front arb end bushes

moderate play at n/s/f arb bush

moderate play at n/s/f track rod end

oil residue/sweat at upper sump area

slight lip + pitting on rear discs

Pass 22 Oct 2010 89,756 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 89,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 83,540 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 83,540 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2008 76,961 miles

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

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 2 Nov 2007 69,569 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 59,818 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 59,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front 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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K1 VNM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 101,610 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 K1 VNM, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K1 VNM registered?

K1 VNM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 3 October 2000.

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The MOT history for K1 VNM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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