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LIG 1252

2000 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

171,936 mi
Last recorded171,936 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml101,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIG 1252
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 171,936 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 167,141 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 167,141 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 159,831 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 159,831 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 156,674 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 150,429 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 147,772 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 147,737 miles

advise o/s mirror head surround missing mirror secure

advise o/s seat worked at time of test ( intermittant fault )

Fail 28 Sep 2012 147,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise o/s mirror head surround missing mirror secure

advise o/s seat worked at time of test ( intermittant fault )

Pass 23 Sep 2011 136,769 miles

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

centre brake lamp insecure

front brake discs lipped

offside door mirror casing missing

offside number plate lamp lens missing

Fail 23 Sep 2011 136,769 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre brake lamp insecure

front brake discs lipped

offside door mirror casing missing

offside number plate lamp lens missing

Pass 30 Sep 2010 126,778 miles

Drivers side mirror in poor condition

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)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 126,778 miles

Drivers side mirror in poor condition

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 111,014 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 110,736 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 99,658 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 99,658 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 89,861 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 85,624 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 85,622 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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LIG 1252 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 101,610 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 LIG 1252, 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 26 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 LIG 1252 registered?

LIG 1252 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 6 April 2000.

Is LIG 1252 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LIG 1252 shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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