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EG02 KBF

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Red Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

168,242 mi
Last recorded168,242 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG02 KBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 168,242 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 149,460 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 19 May 2016 136,865 miles

Offside Rear tyre quite heavy perishing

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

rear child seats fitted

Pass 7 May 2015 131,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Pass 29 May 2014 125,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight wear to o/s/f outer anti roll bar link

Fail 29 May 2014 125,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight wear to o/s/f outer anti roll bar link

Pass 27 Apr 2013 115,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f dip beam slight dim,

rear metal brake pipe quite heavy corrosion

Fail 24 Apr 2013 115,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f dip beam slight dim,

rear metal brake pipe quite heavy corrosion

Pass 1 May 2012 11,207 miles

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

all front anti roll bar bushes worn

rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 5 May 2011 101,585 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 101,585 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 May 2010 90,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2009 80,385 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 80,385 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 67,186 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 55,553 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 41,273 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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EG02 KBF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Red with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 EG02 KBF, 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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EG02 KBF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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