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BF02 KMG

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,258 mi
Last recorded135,258 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 KMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 135,258 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 135,223 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn front antiroll bar bushes (x4) inner and outer worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front brake pipe very corroded. ( main pipes from brake master cylinder - going to abs pump) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe (going to rear flex) very corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition large crack in front windscreen (3.2 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper blades split (3.4 (b) (i))

both front headlamp lenses discolored/cloudy. (dipped beam pattern slightly affected)

exhaust middle silencer corroded (holes) slight leak of gasses

nearside front brake pads very worn (recommend replacment)

nearside rear lower suspension arm (wishbone) ball joint becomming worn/slight play

oil leak

slight play in nearside/offside front steering rack inner joints

underside of vehicle very corroded - chassis/suspension/brake and steering components)

Pass 10 Sep 2018 130,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 130,023 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play offside and nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 120,016 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal to rack (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 7 Sep 2017 119,951 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush all (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing both inner (2.4.G.2)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal to rack (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 31 Aug 2016 109,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front wipers smearing

Fail 31 Aug 2016 109,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 16 Sep 2015 106,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 106,211 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 91,229 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 91,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 81,297 miles

(advise) autogearbox slight oil leak

(advise) power steering pump slight leaking of fluid

Fail 9 Apr 2013 81,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

(advise) autogearbox slight oil leak

(advise) power steering pump slight leaking of fluid

Pass 28 Apr 2012 68,559 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 63,745 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 63,731 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 59,140 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 52,101 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 44,520 miles

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

ns & osf tyres worn low on inside edges

Pass 5 May 2007 38,158 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 31,279 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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BF02 KMG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 94,474 miles. This 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 BF02 KMG, 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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BF02 KMG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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