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WK51 KWG

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

156,601 mi
Last recorded156,601 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 KWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 156,601 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 156,359 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 155,962 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 155,368 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 154,134 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 146,405 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 May 2018 146,405 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 136,344 miles

Interior of vehicle full of rubbish

Oil leak to engine and gearbox

STRONG ADVISE Play in all front anti-role bar D bushes

Fail 3 Nov 2016 136,340 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. Both rear (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust blow to both front down pipes by cats

Interior of vehicle full of rubbish

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

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

Oil leak to engine and gearbox

STRONG ADVISE Play in all front anti-role bar D bushes

Scoring to o/side rear brake disc inner and outer faces

Pass 3 Nov 2015 126,243 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 113,619 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Oct 2014 113,619 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Oct 2013 106,068 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 87,581 miles

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

wear discs

Pass 14 Mar 2011 74,908 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wear front and rear discs

Fail 14 Mar 2011 74,906 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

esp bas light on

wear front and rear discs

Pass 31 Mar 2010 73,428 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 62,959 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 62,946 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 55,261 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 48,496 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 41,096 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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WK51 KWG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WK51 KWG, 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 WK51 KWG registered?

WK51 KWG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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