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L5 RLE

2000 Mercedes-benz Ml

Red Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

104,508 mi
Last recorded104,508 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml101,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 RLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2019 104,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamps cloudy

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 102,252 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front and rear brake pads worn low

front no plate damaged

Fail 16 Jul 2018 102,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lens in poor condition (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lens in poor condition (4.1.2 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour lens cover missing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front and rear brake pads worn low

front no plate damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2017 98,095 miles

front break pads wearing low

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2017 98,095 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front break pads wearing low

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2017 98,093 miles

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

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

surface corrosion on all brake discs

tested under wet conditions

Pass 30 Oct 2015 96,346 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 96,346 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 78,491 miles

front pads low & dics lipped

rear pads low

Fail 5 Mar 2008 76,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 76,735 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 72,648 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 65,031 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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L5 RLE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml in Red with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L5 RLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L5 RLE registered?

L5 RLE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is L5 RLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 RLE shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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