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DS02 MBV

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,764 mi
Last recorded123,764 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 123,764 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

play in steering rack bushes

Pass 9 Jan 2015 111,901 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 111,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 103,281 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 103,281 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 96,102 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 96,102 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 88,712 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 88,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 76,784 miles

front wipers staring to lightly smear across windscreen

Pass 23 Feb 2009 54,260 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 54,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 38,215 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

oil leak above front undertray

Pass 18 Feb 2008 38,215 miles

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

oil leak above front undertray

Pass 17 Apr 2007 32,822 miles

rear pads near limit of wear †unable to inspect outer sills - plastic covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2006 24,845 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 MBV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DS02 MBV, 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 MBV registered?

DS02 MBV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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