CarVerify

Free Car Check

W517 GEY

2000 Mercedes Ml

Blue Petrol 3199cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2010
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,042 mi
Last recorded100,042 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2009
Typical for 2000 Mercedes Ml80,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW517 GEY
MakeMercedes
ModelMl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2009 100,042 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 100,042 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

o/s/f bumper insecure

Pass 3 Oct 2008 90,158 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 83,770 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 83,770 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 75,043 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 72,394 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 72,234 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Ml?

Based on 3,846 MOT tests across 259 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
7,366
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
259
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63
Stop lamp not working 50
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50
position lamp(s) not working 48
Registration plate lamp not working 45
Full Mercedes Ml reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W517 GEY is a 2000 Mercedes Ml in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 80,356 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes Ml fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W517 GEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Ml typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Mercedes Ml is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W517 GEY?

You can check the full history of W517 GEY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W517 GEY registered?

W517 GEY is a 2000 Mercedes Ml, first registered on 27 March 2000.

Is W517 GEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W517 GEY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W517 GEY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W517 GEY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.