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DCZ 1747

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

100,979 mi
Last recorded100,979 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCZ 1747
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 100,979 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 100,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very rusty (on limit) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 97,609 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 95,860 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 95,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 91,887 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Nov 2021 91,757 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn ALl front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Dec 2020 88,500 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2019 84,765 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear to rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 78,148 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 70,672 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 59,823 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 59,791 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage Not damping (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Not damping (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 51,871 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 49,004 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 48,577 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 47,551 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 45,310 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 47,978 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 40,973 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 40,969 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 39,723 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 38,440 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 37,896 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 34,826 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 32,729 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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DCZ 1747 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 DCZ 1747, 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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DCZ 1747 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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