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LL51 VUV

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,634 mi
Last recorded138,634 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL51 VUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Dec 2019 138,634 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 131,541 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 123,939 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 123,934 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 112,940 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 107,675 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 99,725 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 93,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2012 87,946 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 87,935 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2011 84,115 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight condesation in offside headlamp.

Fail 1 Feb 2010 76,581 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 76,581 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 67,324 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 56,454 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 56,454 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 44,950 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 44,946 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 32,028 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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LL51 VUV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LL51 VUV, 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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LL51 VUV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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