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LA51 HFO

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

138,408 mi
Last recorded138,408 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 HFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 138,408 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2012 131,424 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 119,597 miles

Off side rear tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

rear discs scored

Fail 24 Aug 2011 119,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Off side rear tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2010 103,295 miles

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

Oil leak

noisey on parking brake

Fail 27 Apr 2010 103,295 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

noisey on parking brake

Fail 8 Apr 2010 103,295 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

noisey on parking brake

Fail 3 Mar 2009 81,207 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight play steering rack mountains

Pass 3 Mar 2009 81,207 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight play steering rack mountains

Pass 17 Aug 2007 71,867 miles

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

o/s/f tyre damaged in sidewall o/s/r tyresplit in sidewall

Fail 17 Aug 2007 71,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

offside front tyre damaged in sidewall

offside rear tyre cracked in sidewall

Fail 22 May 2007 71,811 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 May 2005 57,354 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 HFO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 HFO, 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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LA51 HFO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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