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L12 RJO

2000 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

158,156 mi
Last recorded158,156 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml101,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 RJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2017 158,156 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush on arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush on arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/60/17 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 147,000 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 137,713 miles

Centre Front exhaust bracket corroded but system still supported

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

power steering leak

Fail 25 Jul 2014 12,447 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 12,447 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 100,550 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 100,550 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 87,753 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 81,277 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing uneavenly

Pass 14 Sep 2010 74,197 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 71,974 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 71,974 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 66,046 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s & o/s transmission to oil cooler pipes leaking

n/s door mirror out of position.

Fail 10 Dec 2008 65,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s & o/s transmission to oil cooler pipes leaking

n/s door mirror out of position.

Pass 12 Dec 2007 60,386 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2007 60,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 54,488 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 48,537 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 48,537 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 48,537 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L12 RJO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 L12 RJO, 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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L12 RJO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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