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OE51 DXO

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

168,436 mi
Last recorded168,436 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 DXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 168,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 15 Jan 2018 168,436 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 163,878 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and O/S (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced N/s and O/S (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint N/S and O/S (2.4.G.2)

doors and wheel arches are rusty

engine light is on

Fail 6 Jan 2017 163,876 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour N/S and O/S (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working N/S and O/S (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and O/S (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced N/s and O/S (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint N/S and O/S (2.4.G.2)

doors and wheel arches are rusty

engine light is on

Pass 12 Jan 2016 160,353 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and O/S (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S and O/S (4.1.E.1)

doors and arches rusty

engine light on

Fail 11 Jan 2016 160,353 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced N/S and O/S (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and O/S (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S and O/S (4.1.E.1)

doors and arches rusty

engine light on

Pass 9 Jan 2015 155,907 miles

Body work on near side corroded

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 151,115 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 151,114 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 147,344 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 147,342 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 141,310 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 141,308 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 135,443 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 117,817 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

slight damage to rear bumper

Pass 17 Apr 2009 100,028 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 79,126 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 67,949 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 67,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 58,959 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2006 58,959 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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OE51 DXO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OE51 DXO, 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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OE51 DXO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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