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PT51 DAD

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Green Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

154,484 mi
Last recorded154,484 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPT51 DAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 154,484 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 154,478 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 153,860 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 151,084 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 143,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 134,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 129,512 miles

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable both tie rods (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 129,512 miles

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable both tie rods (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 119,234 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Nov 2018 119,234 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn all four at front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Nov 2017 110,237 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 110,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to wheel arche 2x main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2016 103,020 miles

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

Offside Rear diff leaking

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 94,381 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 85,801 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 81,066 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s rear brake pipes slightly rusty.

Pass 7 Dec 2013 81,066 miles

n/s rear brake pipes slightly rusty.

Pass 8 Dec 2012 78,920 miles

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

both rear indicators slightly faded,o/s rear child seat fitted,front number plate slightly deteriorated.

Fail 31 Oct 2011 77,001 miles

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

Rear brake discs are pitted

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 77,001 miles

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

Rear brake discs are pitted

Pass 19 Nov 2010 73,422 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 73,418 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 72,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 68,393 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 63,483 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 58,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2005 54,474 miles

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

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

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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PT51 DAD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Green with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 PT51 DAD, 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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PT51 DAD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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