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DL02 VML

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

115,721 mi
Last recorded115,721 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL02 VML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 115,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 115,719 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 112,854 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 110,622 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 106,234 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 98,432 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 98,430 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 88,373 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 88,373 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 71,627 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 65,785 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 60,041 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 57,244 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 54,467 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Aug 2013 54,467 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2012 52,761 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 49,310 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 48,324 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 45,522 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 42,537 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 38,867 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 31,668 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 24,117 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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DL02 VML is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DL02 VML, 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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DL02 VML is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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