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RN51 NWD

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

212,848 mi
Last recorded212,848 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 NWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 212,848 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

l/h/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f/ tyre worn smooth on inner edge

r/h/r tyre worn onouter edge

Fail 4 Mar 2015 212,847 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

l/h/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f/ tyre worn smooth on inner edge

r/h/r tyre worn onouter edge

Pass 30 Jan 2014 196,670 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jan 2013 178,165 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 178,165 miles

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

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

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

l/h/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2012 155,747 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 155,747 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 131,414 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 131,065 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jan 2010 109,412 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 94,185 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 81,889 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 67,850 miles

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 NWD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue 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 RN51 NWD, 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 RN51 NWD registered?

RN51 NWD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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