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Y122 VNS

2001 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,077 mi
Last recorded131,077 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Ml100,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY122 VNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 131,077 miles

Both front tyres @ 2mm

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 121,134 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 110,536 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 110,523 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 102,819 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 99,044 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 94,775 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 88,716 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 87,686 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 May 2009 70,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 53,823 miles
Fail 5 May 2008 53,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 40,268 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)

o/s/r brake pads low

Pass 5 May 2006 26,563 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 26,505 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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Y122 VNS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 100,132 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 Y122 VNS, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y122 VNS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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