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AE02 USG

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

183,000 mi
Last recorded183,000 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 USG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 183,000 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2017 176,150 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met at 16%.Requires adjustment or repair

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 176,086 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 167,394 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 162,081 miles

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

Centre seat belt retracting mecanism weak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 162,081 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 151,007 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 138,070 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2011 130,059 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 128,093 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 128,093 miles

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

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 124,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 109,736 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 109,736 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 95,627 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 79,226 miles

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

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

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

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 USG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 AE02 USG, 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 AE02 USG registered?

AE02 USG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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