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MW51 XUG

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,649 mi
Last recorded109,649 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 XUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 109,649 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 102,512 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 102,512 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 100,420 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 93,157 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 86,926 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside screen washer poor but does wet screen

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 86,926 miles

Nearside screen washer poor but does wet screen

Plastic sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2012 83,337 miles

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

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

slight weep of grease from offside outer cv boot clip

Fail 29 Jun 2012 83,337 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

slight weep of grease from offside outer cv boot clip

Pass 27 Jun 2011 79,300 miles

Bonnet support struts not working

Horn a bit feeble!

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside wiper blade smearing slightly

Fail 27 Jun 2011 79,300 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Bonnet support struts not working

Horn a bit feeble!

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside wiper blade smearing slightly

Pass 29 Jun 2010 74,831 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 74,831 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 70,056 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 70,056 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 63,154 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 63,153 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 53,680 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 41,698 miles

n/s/f tyre on 1'6 limit

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 XUG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XUG, 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 XUG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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