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MF51 ZZO

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

131,971 mi
Last recorded131,971 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 ZZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 131,971 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 124,854 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 124,812 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 124,661 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2014 120,074 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 116,330 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 116,330 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 112,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 112,986 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 105,531 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

engine has oil leaks

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge and cracks in tread

nearside rear tyre has cracks and nail in tread

offside front tyre on 3mm and craks in tread

offside rear tyre has cracks in tread

slight wear on both front antiroll bar bushes

slight wear on front brake discs

slight wear on rear brake discs

Fail 17 May 2011 105,529 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

engine has oil leaks

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge and cracks in tread

nearside rear tyre has cracks and nail in tread

offside front tyre on 3mm and craks in tread

offside rear tyre has cracks in tread

slight wear on both front antiroll bar bushes

slight wear on front brake discs

slight wear on rear brake discs

Pass 18 Feb 2010 97,846 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 97,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 88,541 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 88,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 76,835 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 66,879 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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MF51 ZZO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MF51 ZZO, 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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MF51 ZZO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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