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NG51 UHE

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

169,365 mi
Last recorded169,365 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG51 UHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 169,365 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both top . unable to fully access. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ? (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer cv boot weeping

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

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

Rear both brake hoses / caliper joint damp

bonnet difficult to open. 2 man job

brake fluid discoloured

Fail 12 Dec 2018 169,363 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both.. polish lenses (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Outer Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position handle seized open (6.2.1 (e))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Power steering pump leaking pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted 2 places (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn lift in column /brg (2.2.2 (b))

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached rust coming out of joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both top . unable to fully access. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ? (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer cv boot weeping

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

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

Rear both brake hoses / caliper joint damp

bonnet difficult to open. 2 man job

brake fluid discoloured

Pass 15 Nov 2017 156,065 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in front of subframe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear near rear chassis area (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

both front brake discs worn

engine bay fuel pipe corroded

n/s/f side lamp slightly dim

o/s/f tyre very low inner edge

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of components and brake pipes

Fail 26 Oct 2017 155,956 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped on left (3.6.B.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides (6.6.6)

Steering pivot point has excessive play n/s/f steering rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in front of subframe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear front to rear

all chassis and underside components corroded

engine bay fuel pipe corroded

engine oil level on minimum

n/s/f side lamp slightly dim

n/s/r brake pad sensor not connected

o/s/f tyre very low inner edge

plastic undertrays preventing full inspection of brake pipes and other components

slight movement o/s/f mirror

Pass 1 Nov 2016 136,091 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front lipped. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat on exhaust has slight leak. (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion where chassis bolts to sub frame. (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All 4 shockers. (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 131,443 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x pipes under bonnet going to master cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

Check engine light on.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front pads (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

Fail 8 Dec 2015 131,443 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x pipes under bonnet going to master cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

Check engine light on.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front pads (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 20 Dec 2014 109,518 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 105,626 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

bodywork and underside corroded

n/s/f tyre cracks on sidewall

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 10 Feb 2014 105,591 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre cracks on sidewall

n/s/r tyre perished

bodywork and underside corroded

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 97,223 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 92,381 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 90,550 miles

o/s/r brake binding very slightly

Pass 23 Nov 2009 85,903 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 74,785 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 66,510 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 59,512 miles

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

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Dec 2006 59,500 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 49,606 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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NG51 UHE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NG51 UHE, 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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NG51 UHE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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