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LL51 VVA

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Beige Other 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,353 mi
Last recorded117,353 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL51 VVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeOther
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 117,353 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 110,861 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 102,750 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2014 102,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2013 94,459 miles

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)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 94,459 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 82,721 miles

advise both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded and slightly pitted but not excessive

advise slight play in both front shockabsorber bushes

slight play in nearside rear hub joint but not excessive

Fail 24 Jul 2012 82,721 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

advise both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded and slightly pitted but not excessive

slight play in nearside rear hub joint but not excessive

Pass 22 Jul 2011 71,206 miles

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

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

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

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

advise both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Feb 2010 53,455 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 53,455 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 48,270 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 48,260 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 44,264 miles

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

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

parking brake lever near end of reserve travel

Pass 4 Apr 2007 40,354 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 31,180 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 VVA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Beige with a 3,199cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LL51 VVA, 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 VVA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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