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MW51 ZMX

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,389 mi
Last recorded149,389 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 ZMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 149,389 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 149,389 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 140,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 136,143 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 127,647 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 127,647 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 118,773 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 118,768 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 109,628 miles

Front headlamps deteriated affecting beam image

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front wiper blade smearing windscreen slightly

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 109,628 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front headlamps deteriated affecting beam image

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front wiper blade smearing windscreen slightly

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 109,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 109,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 106,470 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2014 101,065 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 101,056 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 93,314 miles

airbag light on

play in nearside rear bottom ball joint

play in offside rear bottom ball joint

rear brake pipe corroded

service light on

very slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 10 Feb 2012 84,965 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 79,080 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 77,604 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 72,801 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 May 2008 67,952 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 64,993 miles

slight play o/s/r lower swivel

Fail 3 Dec 2007 64,992 miles

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

slight play o/s/r lower swivel

Pass 2 Apr 2007 61,781 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 60,806 miles

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

n/s/r tyre nail in tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2006 49,996 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 ZMX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZMX, 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 ZMX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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