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KB51 CXL

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,094 mi
Last recorded126,094 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB51 CXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 126,094 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2014 126,094 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2013 121,640 miles

Coolant leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

multi nails in o/s/r tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Sep 2013 121,640 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

multi nails in o/s/r tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2012 110,249 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 99,759 miles

Near Side wing mirror crack.

Fail 5 Sep 2011 99,759 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Near Side wing mirror crack.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 90,304 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 73,498 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 73,498 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2008 60,512 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 49,513 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 44,845 miles

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

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

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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KB51 CXL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KB51 CXL, 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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What year was KB51 CXL registered?

KB51 CXL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 12 February 2002.

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