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AJ02 VZF

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

149,706 mi
Last recorded149,706 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 VZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 149,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2018 149,705 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2016 147,398 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front headlight lens deteriorating.

Offside Front indicator side repeater lens cracked.(in door mirror unit)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

oil leak.

Fail 28 Oct 2016 147,354 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement all bushes worn, inners & outers. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working in door mirror unit (1.4.A.2c)

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODING CLOSE TO EXCESS.

offside front headlight lens deteriorating.

offside front indicator side repeater lens cracked.(in door mirror unit)

oil leak.

Pass 5 Nov 2015 145,915 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2015 145,804 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2014 132,947 miles

ADVISE, OIL LEAK.

ADVISE, offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 25 Oct 2014 132,913 miles

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

ADVISE, OIL LEAK.

ADVISE, offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 29 Oct 2013 114,352 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 114,077 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 96,832 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front brake discs worn/scored/corroded

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2012 96,832 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front brake discs worn/scored/corroded

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2011 78,365 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 78,355 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2010 64,733 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 61,209 miles

offside door mirror glass slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre on 2mm tread

rear pads are low

Pass 20 Nov 2008 55,323 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 49,837 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 46,469 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 40,809 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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AJ02 VZF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AJ02 VZF, 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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AJ02 VZF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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