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SM51 XJY

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Green Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

178,498 mi
Last recorded178,498 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 XJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 178,498 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 157,074 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2011 156,900 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 137,972 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 122,133 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 111,159 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 97,890 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 84,864 miles

NOISE FROM ENGINE

Pass 9 Jan 2006 70,417 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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SM51 XJY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Green with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SM51 XJY, 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 SM51 XJY registered?

SM51 XJY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 25 January 2002.

Is SM51 XJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM51 XJY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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