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MW51 XSN

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Red Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

134,785 mi
Last recorded134,785 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 XSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 134,785 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 134,778 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both sides front bushes excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both side rear linkage bushes excessively worn allowing movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Has sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member corroded has hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2023 134,571 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side have slight wear but not excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides have slight wear but not excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Plastic bumper damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2022 133,716 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front role bar d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both side track rod ends have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear plastic bumper panel damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2021 132,585 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front role bar d bushes have wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front lower bush have wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear rear bumper damaged but secure

Pass 17 Aug 2020 131,287 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play in track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 129,102 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 129,100 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing both side rear role bar linkages (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 127,604 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 119,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread face (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 109,435 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 96,872 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 89,081 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 82,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2012 78,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2011 72,650 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 68,836 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 62,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 55,782 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 55,782 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 50,143 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 43,079 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 37,026 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)

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 XSN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Red with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 XSN, 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 XSN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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