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SW51FNC
2001 MERCEDES-BENZ ML
Colour: Green
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2688cc
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- Registration SW51FNC
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model ML
- Year 2001
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2688cc
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MOT History 34 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
34
Total Tests
19
Passes
15
Failures
55.88%
Pass Rate
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108 Total Defects Recorded
16 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 136,413 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel tank slightly loose Mount Bracket Corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 134,326 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2024 14 Jun 202614 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 134,315 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
30 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 132,322 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
28 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 132,322 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
22 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 130,348 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
8 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 127,833 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
23 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 127,833 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
10 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 126,312 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 126,312 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
13 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 123,822 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
10 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 123,822 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
8 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 120,770 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2018 14 Jun 20267 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 120,767 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
9 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 118,903 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2017 14 Jun 20268 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 118,903 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
26 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 115,213 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
26 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 115,213 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
19 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 109,994 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2015 14 Jun 202619 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 109,994 MI
14 Jun 202629 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 101,414 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
15 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 101,309 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
19 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 93,974 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2013 14 Jun 202618 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 84,829 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2012 14 Jun 202616 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 84,829 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
18 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 76,609 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
18 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 76,609 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
23 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 67,977 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2010 14 Jun 202624 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 58,526 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2009 14 Jun 202621 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 58,526 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
26 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 50,369 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2008 14 Jun 202620 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 50,369 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
22 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 42,192 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2007 14 Jun 202629 Nov 2005
Pass
Mileage: 34,169 MI
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SW51FNC was registered on 2001-12-13
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