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AJ02 VZX

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,119 mi
Last recorded118,119 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 VZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 118,119 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 116,963 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 116,195 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 115,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight 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)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 115,307 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight 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 16 Apr 2014 112,804 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 112,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 108,346 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 103,685 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 15 Apr 2011 98,878 miles

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

Oil leak

rear both side brake pads slightly worn

Fail 15 Apr 2011 98,878 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear both side brake pads slightly worn

Pass 31 Mar 2010 93,422 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 87,868 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 82,387 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 78,777 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 66,988 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 66,645 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2005 48,043 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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AJ02 VZX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AJ02 VZX, 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 AJ02 VZX registered?

AJ02 VZX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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