MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,569 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength BACK PANEL BOTH SIDES BY MAIN CHASSIS MEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OUTER (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm PLUS CORDS SHOWING (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached COME OUT (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
headlights slightly deteriorated
rear coil springs corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
headlights slightly deteriorated
rear coil springs corroded
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
offside front cv gaitor showing slight sign's of grease
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
offside front cv gaitor showing slight sign's of grease
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Ml?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SH51 HRL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 5,439cc 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 SH51 HRL, 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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SH51 HRL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 7 January 2002.
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