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A8 XCP

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,195 mi
Last recorded86,195 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 XCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 86,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Sep 2012 86,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

water leak from lower header bottle hose/clip- requires attn!

Pass 30 Sep 2011 77,415 miles

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front 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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 67,993 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 60,423 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 60,423 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

advise slight play in both front bottom ball joint

Pass 28 Jul 2008 57,661 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 51,964 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 40,794 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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A8 XCP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A8 XCP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A8 XCP registered?

A8 XCP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 26 July 2002.

Is A8 XCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 XCP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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