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LY51 DZJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,600 mi
Last recorded79,600 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 DZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 79,600 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 77,050 miles

os cayalytic converter rattling

Fail 16 Jul 2014 77,049 miles

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

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

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

os cayalytic converter rattling

Pass 9 Jul 2013 75,678 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear brake pipes rusty

oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2012 73,094 miles

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

front tyres worn on inside edges

nearside front tyres well worn

slight play in front outer anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 6 Jul 2012 73,055 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front tyres worn on inside edges

nearside front tyres well worn

slight play in front outer anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 28 Jun 2011 68,592 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 65,058 miles

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

both front outer anti-roll bar bushes slightly worn

oil/fluid leak

Fail 22 Jun 2010 65,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

both front anti-roll bar outer bushes worn

offside rear inner brake pad appears well worn

oil/fluid leak

Pass 21 Apr 2009 57,700 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 49,739 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 52,626 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 52,626 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 39,580 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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LY51 DZJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LY51 DZJ, 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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What year was LY51 DZJ registered?

LY51 DZJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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