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SH51 MLJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

115,563 mi
Last recorded115,563 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 MLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 115,563 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 112,605 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2019 109,767 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Light Lense Broken But Not Affecting Light Output

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 109,764 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Bracket Loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Light Lense Broken But Not Affecting Light Output

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 106,266 miles

Front front lenses poor

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2018 106,266 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking injector (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front front lenses poor

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2017 102,384 miles

Offside Front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2016 95,311 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 95,311 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 84,937 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 84,937 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 76,802 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front wiper rubbers splitting

Pass 16 Feb 2012 71,168 miles

covers under car not alowing full inspection of all components

slight lift on nearside rear lower suspension arm joint

slight play in steering rack mountings

Fail 2 Feb 2012 71,168 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

covers under car not allowing full insection of all components

nearside and offside front tyre treads nearing legal limit

offside rear tyre devoid of tread on inside edge,recommend tyre replaced

play in steering rack mounting bushes

slight lift on joint on nearside rear lower suspension arm

water bottle seems to leaking

Fail 14 Oct 2010 68,914 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 68,914 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 63,609 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 63,609 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 57,383 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 57,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2007 51,255 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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SH51 MLJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 MLJ, 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 MLJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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