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DS02 FSL

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,518 mi
Last recorded92,518 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 FSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 92,518 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 88,438 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 86,316 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 82,712 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 82,712 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 79,086 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 75,048 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 70,999 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2014 67,269 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 67,269 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 61,527 miles

slight dampness of diesel but unable to fully inspect has cover fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2013 61,526 miles

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

slight dampness of diesel but unable to fully inspect has cover fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2012 58,235 miles

very slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint + front tyres getting low + slight corrosion on rear brake pipe

Pass 28 Feb 2011 54,131 miles

both front tyres slightly worn

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Jan 2010 49,428 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 43,200 miles

all tyres getting low

Pass 1 Nov 2007 38,318 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 31 Oct 2006 33,445 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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DS02 FSL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DS02 FSL, 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 DS02 FSL registered?

DS02 FSL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 July 2002.

Is DS02 FSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS02 FSL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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