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MW51 FMY

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

131,514 mi
Last recorded131,514 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 FMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 131,514 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s full of water (4.1.4 (b))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 128,958 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 128,955 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 128,944 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

N/S AND O/S OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED CANT FULLY INSPECT

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 127,035 miles

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 127,035 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 118,845 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis, rear crossmember and body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 118,845 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis, rear crossmember and body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 112,274 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

various underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2019 106,093 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 101,801 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 100,234 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 98,630 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 96,265 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 92,450 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)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 90,672 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)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 86,023 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 80,291 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 80,291 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 75,203 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 67,001 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 67,001 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 59,095 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 52,696 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 48,161 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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MW51 FMY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MW51 FMY, 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 MW51 FMY registered?

MW51 FMY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is MW51 FMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW51 FMY shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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