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CA02 VSO

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,203 mi
Last recorded126,203 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 VSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 126,203 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 126,191 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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 117,470 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 117,470 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 108,249 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 107,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 94,174 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 89,009 miles

unable to check front brake pads also rear pads well worn

Fail 7 Jan 2009 89,009 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

unable to check front brake pads also rear pads well worn

Pass 21 Dec 2007 76,031 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 60,234 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 60,234 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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CA02 VSO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CA02 VSO, 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 CA02 VSO registered?

CA02 VSO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 29 July 2002.

Is CA02 VSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA02 VSO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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