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LY51 ZVO

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

148,691 mi
Last recorded148,691 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 ZVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 148,691 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both plus n/s/r (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear bumper damages rough edges

Fail 26 Oct 2018 148,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both plus n/s/r (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear bumper damages rough edges

Pass 27 Jul 2017 143,080 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both front and front D shape bushes (2.4.G.2)

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front upper (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint has slight play Both rear lower (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 143,080 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both front and front D shape bushes (2.4.G.2)

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front upper (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint has slight play Both rear lower (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 129,402 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 123,605 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 117,858 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 112,174 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 107,783 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 105,032 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2010 95,437 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 82,890 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 71,842 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 54,671 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 54,671 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 45,049 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 ZVO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZVO, 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 ZVO registered?

LY51 ZVO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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