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VK51 XLW

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Green Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

200,190 mi
Last recorded200,190 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 XLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 200,190 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 200,190 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 199,228 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 191,300 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 191,274 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 173,550 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all around under neath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 173,550 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all around under neath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 165,559 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 154,320 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front and rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 144,433 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 134,932 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 134,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2014 127,464 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 120,736 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 111,519 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 100,632 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 86,250 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 86,248 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 79,710 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 60,391 miles
Fail 19 May 2005 60,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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VK51 XLW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Green with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VK51 XLW, 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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VK51 XLW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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