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MO51 AMG

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,631 mi
Last recorded175,631 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMO51 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 175,631 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2016 163,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 163,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 148,179 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 147,968 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 133,954 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 133,885 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 129,599 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 124,808 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 111,530 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 111,530 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 101,937 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 101,847 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 86,976 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 65,345 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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MO51 AMG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MO51 AMG, 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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MO51 AMG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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