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RG51 GVZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,274 mi
Last recorded122,274 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 GVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 122,274 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 113,216 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 105,304 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 96,332 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 92,044 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2010 86,960 miles

slight movement in both front steering rack tie rod arms

Fail 25 Oct 2010 86,955 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight movement in both front steering rack tie rod arms

Pass 25 Sep 2009 76,727 miles

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

Nearside 3rd row redundant seatbelt frayed.

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 76,727 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside 3rd row redundant seatbelt frayed.

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 61,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

light damage to offside wing mirror & nearside front bumper but not leaving sharp or protruding edges.

Fail 25 Jan 2008 61,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

light damage to offside wing mirror & nearside front bumper but not leaving sharp or protruding edges.

Pass 19 Jan 2006 42,383 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 42,304 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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RG51 GVZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RG51 GVZ, 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 RG51 GVZ registered?

RG51 GVZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 14 January 2002.

Is RG51 GVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG51 GVZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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