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EF02 LRE

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

193,927 mi
Last recorded193,927 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 LRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 193,927 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 189,030 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 183,843 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 183,816 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 180,163 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central stop lamp inoperative

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 180,129 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central stop lamp inoperative

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 172,807 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 164,672 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 155,641 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 145,429 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 145,422 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 132,658 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2014 132,658 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 125,529 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2013 125,381 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2012 118,109 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded by n/s of fuel tank

Pass 13 Dec 2012 118,109 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded by n/s of fuel tank

Pass 30 Dec 2011 105,442 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 95,516 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 84,433 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 84,275 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 84,275 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 74,067 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 62,843 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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EF02 LRE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EF02 LRE, 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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EF02 LRE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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