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VA51 XFL

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Green Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,487 mi
Last recorded115,487 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 XFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 115,487 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s steering arm slight play

Fail 14 Sep 2015 115,487 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

o/s steering arm slight play

Pass 24 Sep 2014 108,265 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 108,255 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

O/S/R tyre wearing on inside edge

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2013 97,495 miles

drivers side headlight lens clouding over

Fail 12 Jul 2012 90,204 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 90,204 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 81,756 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 81,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 76,039 miles

Oil leak

auxillary belt tensioner faulty???

Fail 18 Aug 2010 76,039 miles

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

auxillary belt tensioner faulty???

Pass 18 Aug 2009 62,432 miles

front to rear brake pipes cover up

Fail 11 Aug 2009 62,228 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front to rear brake pipes cover up

Pass 19 Aug 2008 53,152 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 75,083 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 59,811 miles

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

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

Washer jets split & leaking

Pass 1 Feb 2006 46,083 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 46,083 miles

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

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

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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VA51 XFL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Green with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VA51 XFL, 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 VA51 XFL registered?

VA51 XFL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 7 February 2002.

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