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OW51 KLD

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,939 mi
Last recorded174,939 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW51 KLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 174,939 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 171,824 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Steering linkage lightly rubbing both side (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 164,015 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn slightly inner edge

Slight oil leak

Slight play in inner rack joint(s)

Fail 6 Oct 2020 164,015 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Ns/os rear (4.4.3 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside front tyre worn slightly inner edge

Slight oil leak

Slight play in inner rack joint(s)

Pass 9 Oct 2019 154,050 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 142,250 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 140,259 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 140,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 137,689 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 136,323 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 129,339 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 124,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Feb 2012 122,300 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front anti roll bar rubber bushes slight play

both rear seats folded away time of test

Fail 21 Feb 2012 122,291 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front anti roll bar rubber bushes slight play

both rear seats folded away time of test

centre brake light not working

Pass 14 Jan 2011 114,510 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 100,332 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 86,742 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 77,646 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 77,646 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 66,336 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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OW51 KLD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OW51 KLD, 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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OW51 KLD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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