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KW51 GYU

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

159,483 mi
Last recorded159,483 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW51 GYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 159,483 miles

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

headlamps slighty dim

wipers smearing

Fail 22 May 2023 159,483 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

headlamps slighty dim

wipers smearing

Pass 12 May 2022 158,820 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 157,430 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 141,802 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 May 2018 112,469 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 May 2017 98,056 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 96,105 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 89,794 miles

Child seat fitted. Not allowing full inspection of the adult seat belt.

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

Oil leak

Parking brake has just met the minimum requirments.

Fail 15 Sep 2015 89,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part insecure (3.6.B.4a)

Child seat fitted. Not allowing full inspection of the adult seat belt.

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

Oil leak

Parking brake has just met the minimum requirments.

Pass 26 Sep 2014 85,095 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2014 85,095 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2013 79,756 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 74,094 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 67,332 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 57,000 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 54,220 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 52,108 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 36,497 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 36,497 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 22,213 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 22,213 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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KW51 GYU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 5,439cc petrol 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 KW51 GYU, 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 KW51 GYU registered?

KW51 GYU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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