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A16 GNB

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

131,608 mi
Last recorded131,608 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 GNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 131,608 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 131,606 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 127,459 miles

Both inner and outer sills corroded but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Master cylinder to ABS unit (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2018 127,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both inner and outer sills corroded but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Master cylinder to ABS unit (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 123,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 119,723 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush x4 bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside headlamp slightly misted inside

Offside Rear rear most seat not present at time of test

rear lower outer sills have slight corrosion near body mountings

Fail 18 Oct 2016 119,723 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush x4 bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside headlamp slightly misted inside

Offside Rear rear most seat not present at time of test

rear lower outer sills have slight corrosion near body mountings

Pass 29 Oct 2015 115,486 miles

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

Nearside headlamp lens slightly deterioated

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

rear most row of passengers seats not present at time of test

Fail 26 Oct 2015 115,486 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside headlamp lens slightly deterioated

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear most row of passengers seats not present at time of test

Pass 27 Oct 2014 110,115 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 107,280 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 103,549 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 103,549 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 99,565 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 99,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 94,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 94,591 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 85,998 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 85,988 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 82,891 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 82,891 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 71,963 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 71,963 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 May 2006 57,119 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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A16 GNB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 A16 GNB, 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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A16 GNB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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