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LA51 BUH

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

185,142 mi
Last recorded185,142 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 BUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2012 185,142 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

auto dipstick missing

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leaks

Pass 28 Jul 2011 184,324 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 183,673 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 183,671 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 158,466 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 158,466 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 158,190 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 139,207 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 121,455 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 96,939 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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LA51 BUH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LA51 BUH, 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 LA51 BUH registered?

LA51 BUH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 21 February 2002.

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