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AE02 SUY

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,234 mi
Last recorded145,234 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 SUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 145,234 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 136,509 miles

slight lift office rear lower ball joint

Fail 6 May 2017 136,465 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Side repeater obscured more than 50% Both (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 1 May 2016 127,285 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 117,472 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

rack rubber bushs worn

Fail 15 Mar 2014 42,795 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear antiroll bar droplimk badly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2014 42,795 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside rear antiroll bar droplimk badly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2013 96,478 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

play in offside and nearside front inner and outer anti roll bar bushes

Pass 14 Feb 2012 89,598 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 89,539 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 82,422 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 82,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 74,003 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 65,000 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 65,000 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 52,963 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 43,628 miles

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)

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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AE02 SUY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 94,474 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AE02 SUY, 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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AE02 SUY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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