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L55 MRL

2000 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,233 mi
Last recorded128,233 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml101,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 MRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 128,233 miles

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

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

nearside number plate light dim

offside rear, offside front and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2014 117,973 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 114,885 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 111,487 miles

slight blow centre exhaust

slight play osr roll bar mount

Fail 30 Nov 2012 111,478 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight blow centre exhaust

slight play osr roll bar mount

Pass 6 Dec 2011 108,920 miles

Diesel cat badly welded/repaired.

O/S/R brake pipe slightly corroded.

Oil leak, front of engine.

Rear brake pipe across back axle slightly corroded.

Fail 1 Dec 2011 108,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Diesel cat badly welded/repaired.

O/S/R brake pipe slightly corroded.

Oil leak, front of engine.

Rear brake pipe across back axle slightly corroded.

Pass 3 Nov 2010 102,020 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 102,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 93,768 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

offside front mirror slightly damaged but still provides a view to the rear

Pass 7 Oct 2008 83,630 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 83,622 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 123,323 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 116,830 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 113,100 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 105,133 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2006 105,133 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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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L55 MRL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 L55 MRL, 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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L55 MRL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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