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LA51 BVL

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Lpg 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,003 mi
Last recorded114,003 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 BVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2012 114,003 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 99,836 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 99,823 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 85,609 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 62,654 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 50,543 miles

registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 50,543 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 41,162 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 BVL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 4,966cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LA51 BVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA51 BVL registered?

LA51 BVL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is LA51 BVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA51 BVL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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