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LL51 WEW

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Green Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

88,601 mi
Last recorded88,601 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL51 WEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 88,601 miles

Front Both front tyres rubbing chassis leg when jacked up

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 82,036 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 81,492 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES MARKED

N/S MIRROR DAMAGED

Pass 6 Jan 2021 73,880 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 73,880 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 67,616 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2016 66,268 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 66,268 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 66,007 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 66,007 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2014 65,269 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 65,269 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 61,896 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 58,305 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 58,305 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 57,424 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 53,610 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 53,331 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 53,331 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 May 2009 44,545 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 25,522 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 25,522 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 21,933 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 19,975 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 19,975 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 WEW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Green with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WEW, 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 WEW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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