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LE51 BWV

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,698 mi
Last recorded121,698 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE51 BWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 121,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 114,378 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 113,113 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 113,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 111,642 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 111,642 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 109,576 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 109,576 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 107,913 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 107,913 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 105,319 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 100,310 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 100,310 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 94,232 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2013 94,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 88,556 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 88,424 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2011 81,435 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 81,435 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 75,672 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2009 75,529 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 68,579 miles

frt pads low, rear pads very low.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 59,481 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 51,672 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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LE51 BWV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LE51 BWV, 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 LE51 BWV registered?

LE51 BWV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 18 February 2002.

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