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MA51 GHD

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,333 mi
Last recorded140,333 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 140,333 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 129,855 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 120,755 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 123,598 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 117,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Fail 24 Feb 2016 117,649 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak engine area

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 4 Sep 2015 115,928 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to split

oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2015 115,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Both rear tyres are starting to split

oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2014 112,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 112,617 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)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 107,450 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 101,158 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 93,803 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 87,786 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 87,786 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 80,345 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 30 Oct 2009 80,345 miles

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

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Fail 30 Oct 2008 70,463 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 70,463 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 60,306 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 51,190 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 GHD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 MA51 GHD, 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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MA51 GHD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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