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DF02 TVD

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,347 mi
Last recorded136,347 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 TVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 136,347 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 129,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushers (2.4.G.2)

noise from brake pedel

oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2017 129,237 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushers (2.4.G.2)

noise from brake pedel

oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2016 118,784 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 106,328 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 106,328 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 98,897 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 98,895 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2013 90,043 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 78,836 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 68,951 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pipes starting to corrode

centre exhaust box vibration

lower covers fitted

slight freeplay in rack

Fail 6 May 2011 68,951 miles

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

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

Oil leak

brake pipes starting to corrode

centre exhaust box vibration

lower covers fitted

slight freeplay in rack

Fail 6 May 2010 56,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

lower covers fitted

n/s mirror glass missing

n/s/f brake hose grommit loose

Pass 6 May 2010 56,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

lower covers fitted

n/s mirror glass missing

n/s/f brake hose grommit loose

Pass 27 Mar 2009 49,210 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 49,210 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 41,578 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 41,578 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 34,613 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 27,778 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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DF02 TVD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DF02 TVD, 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 DF02 TVD registered?

DF02 TVD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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