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RY51 VJO

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

188,861 mi
Last recorded188,861 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 VJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 188,861 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 188,861 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 177,852 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 163,791 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 163,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2008 149,630 miles

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

nearsdie front mirror reapeater cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2008 140,213 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 122,373 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 122,373 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 100,416 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 100,416 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear 'no' plate discoloured †

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 VJO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RY51 VJO, 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 VJO registered?

RY51 VJO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 25 February 2002.

Is RY51 VJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY51 VJO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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