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ST51 KTC

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

159,404 mi
Last recorded159,404 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST51 KTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 159,404 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 152,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 143,145 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 130,403 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and nsr (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner/outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise change ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner/outer (5.2.3 (e))

rera sub frame and arms etc corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2021 130,309 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn front anti roll bar bushes x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x 2 in nsr arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and nsr (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner/outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise change ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner/outer (5.2.3 (e))

rera sub frame and arms etc corroded

seat 6/7 folded down no belt check

Pass 23 Jun 2020 120,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm worn very badly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jun 2020 120,181 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm worn very badly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Feb 2019 109,194 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jan 2018 101,110 miles

Nearside Rear Under-vehicle plastic trays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes

Pass 14 Mar 2017 92,877 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 84,014 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)

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

all tyres worn close to legal limit

slight deterioration in rear brake pipe

slight wear in steering rack mounts

spare tyre deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2015 76,044 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight deterioration to rear metal brake pipes

Steering rack mounts slightly worn

Fail 18 Mar 2014 66,740 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 66,740 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 56,755 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight deterioration and wear in all four brake disc

slight deterioration in metal brake pipes

Fail 15 Mar 2013 56,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight deterioration and wear in all four brake disc

slight deterioration in metal brake pipes

Pass 27 Mar 2012 47,859 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 37,858 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 33,318 miles

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

rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded in clip area

Pass 10 Oct 2008 30,449 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 27,011 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 21,611 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 19,275 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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ST51 KTC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ST51 KTC, 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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ST51 KTC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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