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MA51 FJP

2001 Mercedes Ml

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,930 mi
Last recorded148,930 miles
Recorded on23 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes Ml97,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 FJP
MakeMercedes
ModelMl
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2020 148,930 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 145,195 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 145,107 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear x member offside (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 139,710 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 139,710 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2018 139,640 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak ()

HEAD LAMP lenses faded.

Offside Rear body mounting area slight surface corrosion.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) STRONGLY ADVISED TO REPAIR. ()

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

Rear crossmember surface corrosion .

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective CENTRE (5.2.5b)

Pass 3 May 2017 128,668 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 128,661 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 May 2016 111,527 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 May 2016 111,527 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2015 96,348 miles

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

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

rear bumper slightly damaged

Pass 9 May 2014 81,912 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 76,932 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 70,530 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 64,936 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 59,006 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2009 53,851 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 48,212 miles

brake pipes corroding

indicators flashing quite fast

slight binding on offside rear brake

slight play in front and rear anti-roll bar bushes

slight play in offside front bottom ball joint when jacked up

small chip on windscreen

Pass 7 Mar 2007 42,864 miles

front and rear anti-roll-bar bushes worn

offside front lower ball joint slight wear

offside front tyre nail in tread

slight chips on screen

Pass 31 Jan 2006 37,450 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Ml?

Based on 3,846 MOT tests across 259 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
7,366
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
259
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63
Stop lamp not working 50
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50
position lamp(s) not working 48
Registration plate lamp not working 45
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MA51 FJP is a 2001 Mercedes Ml in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 97,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes Ml fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MA51 FJP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Ml typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes Ml is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MA51 FJP registered?

MA51 FJP is a 2001 Mercedes Ml, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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