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SP51 SMP

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

204,690 mi
Last recorded204,690 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 SMP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2017 204,690 miles

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

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

THE DIP BEAM PATTERNS ARE POOR

THE ENGINE OIL IS ON THE MIN MARK

THE NSF FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPE GROMMET HAS COME OUT OF THE STRUT

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS VERY BADLY WORN ON THE INNER EDGE

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN AND VERY BADLY WORN ON THE INNER EDGE

THE REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTING BUT CAN NOT BE FULLY SEEN

Pass 16 Dec 2016 198,194 miles

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTING AT THE REAR BUT CAN NOT BE FULLY SEEN.

Both front tyre treaDs are wearing a lot on the inner edges and the treads are getting low

THE OS NUMBER PLATE LAMP BULB HOLDER IS RUSTY IN SIDE

THE OSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN TO THE LEGAL MIN

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK THE NSR SEAT BELT DUE TO A CHILD SEAT FITTED

Fail 16 Dec 2016 198,194 miles

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTING AT THE REAR BUT CAN NOT BE FULLY SEEN.

Both front tyre treaDs are wearing a lot on the inner edges and the treads are getting low

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

THE OS NUMBER PLATE LAMP BULB HOLDER IS RUSTY IN SIDE

THE OSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN TO THE LEGAL MIN

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK THE NSR SEAT BELT DUE TO A CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 21 Dec 2015 190,353 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREAD ARE WORN MORE ON THE INNER EDGE

OIL LEAKING UNDER THE ENGINE

THE BRAKES PIPES ARE THE REAR ARE STARTING TO RUST IN PLACES

THE OSR TYRE TREAD IS BADLY WORN ON THE INNER EDGE

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK THE NSR SEAT BELT DUE TO A CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 15 Dec 2014 185,562 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 171,451 miles

power steering pipe weeping fluid

Pass 11 Dec 2012 160,867 miles

THE BRAKE PIPES AT THE REAR OF THE CAR ARE STARTING TO RUST SLIGHT IN PLACES

THE REAR OUTER BRAKE PADS LOOK TO BE LOW

Pass 29 Nov 2011 151,696 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 151,696 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 141,065 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 129,896 miles

play front lower bottom ball jonits

Pass 28 Nov 2008 120,181 miles

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

oil level on minimum

Pass 14 Dec 2007 109,574 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 90,527 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 75,989 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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SP51 SMP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SP51 SMP, 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 SP51 SMP registered?

SP51 SMP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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