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S50 OML

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,224 mi
Last recorded108,224 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 OML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2020 108,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s & n/s and rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 105,569 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 103,864 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 103,855 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 101,576 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 99,845 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 99,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 97,256 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 97,241 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 94,672 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2013 91,270 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 89,143 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 89,143 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 86,301 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 83,563 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 83,563 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 81,235 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 81,235 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 74,899 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 70,127 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 60,897 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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S50 OML is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S50 OML, 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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S50 OML is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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