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RY51 FKW

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

169,380 mi
Last recorded169,380 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 FKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 169,380 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear and o/s/r/tyres worn from outer edge

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2018 159,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f/the /D/bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 147,803 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 137,268 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2015 125,061 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 119,748 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 106,412 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 106,410 miles

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 93,025 miles

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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 93,025 miles

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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 86,932 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 86,932 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 77,302 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 67,127 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 56,133 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2008 56,133 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 49,394 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 42,503 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2005 39,708 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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RY51 FKW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RY51 FKW, 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 RY51 FKW registered?

RY51 FKW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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