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RN51 HUA

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,445 mi
Last recorded117,445 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 HUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2024 117,445 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassia rail / crossmember,marked with white chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail / crossmember,marked with white chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 114,122 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front and both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both, slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 112,684 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 110,294 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 108,210 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to back beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside door mirror indicator is broken but operates

Pass 16 Feb 2019 107,597 miles

under vehicle covered

Pass 9 Feb 2018 105,305 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside door mirror repeater lens is broken but light functions

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 102,540 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Spare tyre feels soft/low pressure

Fail 21 Feb 2017 102,540 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Spare tyre feels soft/low pressure

Pass 18 Feb 2016 100,201 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 100,207 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 97,049 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 97,049 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 92,408 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 86,778 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 82,950 miles

esp light on

Fail 20 Feb 2012 82,933 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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

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

esp warning lamp on

Pass 28 Feb 2011 784,357 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 78,435 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 72,484 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 63,117 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 63,117 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 63,097 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 53,953 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f side windows have been tinted

unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2007 44,131 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 35,283 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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RN51 HUA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 RN51 HUA, 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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RN51 HUA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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