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OW51 LZC

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

156,385 mi
Last recorded156,385 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW51 LZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 156,385 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 152,798 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel filler cap seal slightly perished.

Fuel gauge and left side of speedo illumination inop.

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 149,339 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance small crack (1.4.A.2e)

fuel filler cap seal deteriateing

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 142,867 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing low on edges scrubbed out

n/b fuel filler cap seal perished

Pass 2 Jan 2014 138,334 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/b fuel filler cap seal perished,

Pass 28 Dec 2012 134,091 miles

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

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

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

o/s dip beam not as bright as n/s

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 130,598 miles

ESP/BAS and ETS Warning lamps on

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside dip beam lamp - light output not as bright as nearside

Fail 4 Jan 2012 130,598 miles

ESP/BAS and ETS Warning lamps on

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside dip beam lamp - light output not as bright as nearside

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 124,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak from inlet

Pass 4 Jan 2010 114,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 102,117 miles

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

Rear Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Jan 2009 101,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 88,792 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 77,209 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 65,701 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 LZC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LZC, 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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What year was OW51 LZC registered?

OW51 LZC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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