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EF02 TMX

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,428 mi
Last recorded67,428 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 TMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 67,428 miles

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

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

rear subframe corroded but seriously weakened

Pass 20 Jun 2022 64,333 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray cover fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2021 64,006 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear bumper damaged

Fail 27 Feb 2021 64,006 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear bumper damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2019 63,748 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 63,420 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 62,469 miles

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

Sill cover fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2017 62,468 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Sill cover fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2016 61,690 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 58,649 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside front Tyre wearing low on inner tread.

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Sep 2013 53,882 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 51,618 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 48,809 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 46,918 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 44,696 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 40,914 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 37,403 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 37,372 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2006 31,454 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 31,448 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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 TMX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TMX, 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 TMX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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