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AE02 VUS

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

155,197 mi
Last recorded155,197 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 VUS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 155,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 142,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened getting low (3.5.1n)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 141,911 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened getting low (3.5.1n)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 125,100 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 125,069 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 109,516 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 106,423 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre stop light not working

Pass 17 Jan 2013 104,036 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 100,133 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 100,133 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 95,479 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 95,479 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 88,634 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 79,878 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 65,742 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 65,742 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 50,705 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 39,110 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2006 39,110 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 VUS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AE02 VUS, 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 VUS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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