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LV51 XFT

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,716 mi
Last recorded128,716 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 XFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 128,716 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside front ride height sensor insecure.

Oil leak

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 128,716 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside front ride height sensor insecure.

Oil leak

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 111,269 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 101,333 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

front /rear brake pads low

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 17 Feb 2011 92,523 miles

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

front brake discs wearing thin

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2010 90,696 miles

o/s/rear brake slightly binding

Pass 28 Jan 2009 80,723 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 72,764 miles

noted centre brake light cluster on spare wheel carrier has been removed

Pass 12 Jan 2007 61,147 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 61,147 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LV51 XFT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LV51 XFT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LV51 XFT?

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What year was LV51 XFT registered?

LV51 XFT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 2 January 2002.

Is LV51 XFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV51 XFT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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