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DE02 WHK

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

132,709 mi
Last recorded132,709 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 WHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 132,709 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 114,872 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 114,870 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Anti-roll bar linkage missing both rear missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2015 102,856 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 102,856 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 100,705 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 100,705 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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 May 2013 96,817 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 96,817 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 91,554 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 91,554 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2011 87,918 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 May 2011 87,865 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 May 2010 82,592 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 82,574 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 May 2009 76,167 miles

Advise attn steering rack leaking

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

Fail 19 May 2009 76,154 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Advise attn steering rack leaking

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

Pass 24 May 2008 69,587 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 61,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 24 May 2006 52,640 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 52,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2005 39,058 miles
Fail 23 May 2005 39,058 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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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DE02 WHK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 DE02 WHK, 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 DE02 WHK registered?

DE02 WHK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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