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A10 KDS

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,006 mi
Last recorded95,006 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 KDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2014 95,006 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

minor bodywork damage eveident

red surface rust underside

slight wear in o/s track rod end

Pass 12 Feb 2014 95,006 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

minor bodywork damage eveident

red surface rust underside

slight wear in o/s track rod end

Pass 21 Feb 2013 89,175 miles

rear axle tread getting low

red surface rust underside covering all components generally

Fail 21 Feb 2013 89,175 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear axle tread getting low

red surface rust underside covering all components generally

Pass 13 Mar 2012 84,266 miles

n/s front tread app limit for wear

o/s front tread on limit for wear

rear axle tread getting low

Pass 22 Feb 2011 78,625 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 68,009 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 68,009 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 61,403 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 49,234 miles

NEARSIDE REAR INDICATOR FADING

Pass 3 Mar 2007 40,513 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 40,513 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 31,168 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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A10 KDS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 A10 KDS, 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 A10 KDS registered?

A10 KDS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is A10 KDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 KDS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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