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WO51 JGZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

173,831 mi
Last recorded173,831 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO51 JGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2012 173,831 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 14 Feb 2012 173,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 17 Feb 2011 165,052 miles

Oil leak

both front wiper rubbers starting to split on ends

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 17 Feb 2011 165,052 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

both front wiper rubbers starting to split on ends

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 21 Jan 2010 156,706 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 156,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

rear prop shaft front mount insecure

Pass 21 Jan 2009 143,689 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 143,689 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 123,342 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2007 104,665 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 104,665 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 86,609 miles

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

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

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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WO51 JGZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 WO51 JGZ, 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 WO51 JGZ registered?

WO51 JGZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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