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A18 ESE

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,417 mi
Last recorded102,417 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 ESE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2013 102,417 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 96,860 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 93,087 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 87,451 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 79,116 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 137,701 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 137,695 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 104,576 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 73,441 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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A18 ESE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 A18 ESE, 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 A18 ESE registered?

A18 ESE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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