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PL51 BYU

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Red Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,000 mi
Last recorded88,000 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL51 BYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2008 88,000 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 82,353 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

both sides rear disc surfaces quite rusty

various metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2007 82,353 miles

both sides rear disc surfaces quite rusty

various metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2007 81,915 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

various other metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2006 74,711 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 74,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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)

all brake pads getting quite worn but still ok at time of test

nail in tyre

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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PL51 BYU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Red with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PL51 BYU, 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 PL51 BYU registered?

PL51 BYU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is PL51 BYU safe to buy?

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