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LR51 PWY

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

129,698 mi
Last recorded129,698 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 PWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2019 129,698 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury repeater (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides, lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel smell from engine bay

Pass 27 Apr 2018 123,350 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Oil leak from engine ()

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides, play on balljoint (2.7.4)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 123,226 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Oil leak from engine ()

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides, play on balljoint (2.7.4)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 116,127 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Oil leak ()

heavy surface rust on front and rear suspension components under car

Fail 23 Mar 2017 116,127 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

heavy surface rust on front and rear suspension components under car

Pass 23 Feb 2016 104,776 miles

oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2016 104,776 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 97,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades not in good condition

Fail 20 Mar 2015 97,782 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades not in good condition

Fail 10 Jan 2015 97,733 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 94,005 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 94,005 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 89,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Dec 2011 81,831 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 81,831 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 75,325 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 9 Dec 2010 75,325 miles

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 14 Dec 2009 69,104 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 69,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 60,910 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 60,885 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 51,890 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 36,350 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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LR51 PWY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 LR51 PWY, 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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LR51 PWY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 7 February 2002.

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