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PF51 WMV

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,356 mi
Last recorded117,356 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF51 WMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2023 117,356 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front kickup opposite side (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective rear wiper blade (3.4 (b) (i))

advice waxoil underbody

Pass 20 Oct 2022 111,717 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front inner wings and main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2017 95,442 miles

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

Nearside Front window tinted

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front window tinted

Fail 2 May 2017 95,442 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating side light bulb (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective To wish bone (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To body mount (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front window tinted

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front window tinted

Pass 27 Feb 2016 90,165 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror glass, reactive coating breaking down (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

exhaust tailpipe has an insecure support bracket

Fail 9 Feb 2015 85,466 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 85,466 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 79,560 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 79,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 79,220 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 77,942 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to crack

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2011 77,647 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 74,688 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 66,194 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 61,083 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 53,476 miles

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

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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PF51 WMV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PF51 WMV, 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 PF51 WMV registered?

PF51 WMV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 6 February 2002.

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