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MW51 XTD

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,943 mi
Last recorded114,943 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 XTD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 114,943 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 107,404 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 107,404 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 101,210 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Oil leak

Play in nearside front and offside front outer anti-roll bar bushes.

Fail 15 Jan 2015 101,210 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn on outer edges.

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

Oil leak

Play in nearside front and offside front outer anti-roll bar bushes.

Pass 10 Dec 2013 91,452 miles

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

oil leak around lower of engine

Fail 4 Dec 2013 91,452 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

oil leak around lower of engine

Pass 9 Jul 2012 80,342 miles

Front brake pads low.

Near side tyre low on tread.

Smoke test failed 2 from 4

Fail 3 Jul 2012 80,342 miles

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

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

Front brake pads low.

Near side tyre low on tread.

Smoke test failed 2 from 4

Pass 23 Nov 2011 75,764 miles

OIL leak from engine area

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 75,764 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

OIL leak from engine area

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 62,772 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 62,772 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Dec 2008 57,204 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 50,499 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 37,447 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 XTD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MW51 XTD, 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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What year was MW51 XTD registered?

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

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