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VE51 EAG

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,401 mi
Last recorded112,401 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 EAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 112,401 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 103,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 99,008 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 94,041 miles

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

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Dec 2016 92,163 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION JOINT WORN.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement MOUNTED ON LOWER SUSPENSION ARM. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside OUTER DOOR MIRROR GLASS DETERIATED

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test BOTH REARMOST ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 91,587 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR PIPES AT FRONT,VEIWED BEHIND NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WING LINER AND MARKED FOR I.D. (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR PIPES AT REAR MARKED FOR I.D AND MOUNTED ON NEARSIDE CHASSIS (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 87,416 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 81,015 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 72,131 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

long travel on parking brake

Pass 12 Dec 2012 72,131 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

long travel on parking brake

Fail 15 Dec 2011 67,831 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 67,831 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 62,396 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 56,656 miles

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

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

near side mirror cracked

Fail 15 Dec 2009 56,656 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

near side mirror cracked

Pass 19 Dec 2008 51,280 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2008 51,280 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 48,107 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 42,964 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 35,944 miles

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

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

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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VE51 EAG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VE51 EAG, 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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VE51 EAG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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