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Y715 KKE

2001 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

170,600 mi
Last recorded170,600 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Ml100,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY715 KKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 170,600 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 153,604 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 153,604 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2013 137,663 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 133,813 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2012 133,813 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2011 125,252 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 125,252 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 122,405 miles

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

slight play in accelerator pedal

Pass 19 Feb 2010 113,176 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 113,121 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 104,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear no plate slightly faded

Fail 23 Jan 2009 104,377 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear no plate slightly faded

Pass 25 Feb 2008 87,261 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 87,260 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2007 75,196 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 66,941 miles

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

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

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

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

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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Y715 KKE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 Y715 KKE, 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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Y715 KKE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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