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MA51 FUP

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,670 mi
Last recorded141,670 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 FUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2013 141,670 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Jan 2013 141,670 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 136,144 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 105,401 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside mirror cracked

rear brake pads 50% worn

Pass 30 Nov 2010 105,401 miles

nearside mirror cracked

rear brake pads 50% worn

Pass 15 Dec 2009 90,557 miles

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

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

nearside front lamp condensated

rear crossmember brake pipe corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2008 74,716 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front mirror glass cracked and casing loose

Pass 3 Dec 2008 74,716 miles

nearside front mirror glass cracked and casing loose

Pass 21 Dec 2007 62,668 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 48,618 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres tracking out

Pass 20 Dec 2006 48,618 miles

front tyres tracking out

Pass 22 Dec 2005 43,752 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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MA51 FUP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MA51 FUP, 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

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What year was MA51 FUP registered?

MA51 FUP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 4 January 2002.

Is MA51 FUP safe to buy?

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