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DX02 KRK

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,182 mi
Last recorded174,182 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 KRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 174,182 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 157,479 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 142,978 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2022 142,978 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 129,579 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2021 129,579 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 123,043 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 111,880 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 108,479 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 103,086 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 98,122 miles

o/s/r & n/s/r tyre is worn

Pass 12 Jan 2015 94,461 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 89,606 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 85,981 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 80,253 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 78,772 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 78,772 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 76,143 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 72,388 miles

Glow plug warning light on

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

Oil leak

Vee belt bouncing excessively

center undertray partially insecure

signs of rodents in engine bay

Fail 25 Nov 2008 72,388 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Glow plug warning light on

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

Oil leak

Vee belt bouncing excessively

center undertray partially insecure

signs of rodents in engine bay

Pass 15 May 2007 65,954 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 65,954 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 63,594 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 63,588 miles

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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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DX02 KRK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DX02 KRK, 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 DX02 KRK registered?

DX02 KRK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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