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MD51 BYW

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

155,378 mi
Last recorded155,378 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD51 BYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 155,378 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak(poss PAS or AT cooler pipe)

Fail 4 Feb 2022 155,374 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak(poss PAS or AT cooler pipe)

Pass 4 Feb 2021 151,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 151,332 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 149,490 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 149,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn outer on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 136,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 126,165 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 126,165 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 115,591 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 105,618 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 98,681 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 98,681 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 89,674 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 89,674 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 80,322 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 80,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 74,511 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 71,259 miles

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

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

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

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

near side rear brake discs worn

Pass 22 Jan 2010 68,157 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 64,712 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 61,445 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 57,587 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 52,196 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 52,196 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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MD51 BYW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MD51 BYW, 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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MD51 BYW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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