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LA51 HFH

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

118,254 mi
Last recorded118,254 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 HFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 118,254 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 118,254 miles

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 114,435 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 114,435 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 114,435 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 111,499 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 45 degree angle ()

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 111,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 45 degree angle ()

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 105,041 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 101,423 miles

front 4 antiroll bar bushes have minor play

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 3 Sep 2019 96,202 miles

oil leak

rear brake pads low

Fail 2 Sep 2019 96,202 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

oil leak

rear brake pads low

Pass 21 Aug 2018 90,896 miles

Both rear tyres perished and starting to split

Slight play in both front inner steering arm joints

Pass 4 Aug 2017 87,285 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 87,285 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 81,502 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 81,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre close to limit

Pass 21 Jul 2015 75,270 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 71,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 71,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 67,115 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 67,115 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 63,116 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 63,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 58,631 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight wear front and rear discs

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear n/s front tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2010 53,221 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 45,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres, treads scrubbing outer edges.

Pass 10 May 2008 37,269 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 30,490 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 25,818 miles

both front tyre treads wearing inner edges

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 HFH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 HFH, 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 HFH registered?

LA51 HFH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 23 January 2002.

Is LA51 HFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA51 HFH shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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