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DF02 TXO

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,392 mi
Last recorded169,392 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 169,392 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 157,827 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Oct 2019 157,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From ABS unit to Offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Sep 2018 142,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIP ON EDGE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

SLIGHT PLAY OFFSIDE STEERING ARM

VEHICLE VERY RUSTY ON UNER BODY

Fail 20 Sep 2018 142,367 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIP ON EDGE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

SLIGHT PLAY OFFSIDE STEERING ARM

VEHICLE VERY RUSTY ON UNER BODY

Pass 9 Oct 2017 131,704 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 130,489 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 126,630 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 118,201 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 118,201 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 109,479 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 109,478 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 105,758 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 98,274 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 86,422 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 72,550 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 66,953 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear on shoulders

slight play in offside rear bottom ball joint

Fail 16 Jan 2008 66,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both front tyres starting to wear on shoulders

slight play in offside rear bottom ball joint

Pass 23 Jan 2007 55,653 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 44,824 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 TXO 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 75%.

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 DF02 TXO, 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 TXO registered?

DF02 TXO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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