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OW51 LUE

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Red Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,786 mi
Last recorded103,786 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW51 LUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 103,786 miles

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened all round (3.5.1n)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 103,784 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened all round (3.5.1n)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 88,541 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 86,140 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 85,947 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 76,454 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 76,454 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 71,227 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 71,227 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 63,408 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 52,214 miles

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

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 LUE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Red with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OW51 LUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OW51 LUE registered?

OW51 LUE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 21 January 2002.

Is OW51 LUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW51 LUE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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