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MW51 USU

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,675 mi
Last recorded119,675 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 USU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 119,675 miles

brake master cylinder metal pipes are slightly corroded .

Pass 6 Jan 2015 109,978 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 102,333 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 93,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 93,372 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 87,450 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 87,450 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 79,460 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 72,865 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 64,912 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 64,912 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

advise front antiroll bar/ link pin bushes worn

Pass 22 Mar 2007 53,723 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 43,209 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 USU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 USU, 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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MW51 USU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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