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EG02 OFC

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

177,188 mi
Last recorded177,188 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG02 OFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 177,188 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 171,907 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 171,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 166,800 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 165,001 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 155,612 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 145,606 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 8 Mar 2018 139,244 miles

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

offside steering arm has slight play at its inner most fixing

Pass 24 Oct 2017 136,705 miles

o/s/f inner tie rod joint has slight wear

Pass 28 Oct 2016 130,861 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 130,816 miles

Ball joint has excessive play n/s/f inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too high o/s and n/s (1.8)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 123,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 123,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 May 2014 116,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 7 May 2014 116,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 109,910 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 109,910 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 94,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 94,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 91,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 82,487 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 71,899 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 62,426 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 53,162 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 53,162 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 OFC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OFC, 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 EG02 OFC registered?

EG02 OFC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 July 2002.

Is EG02 OFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG02 OFC shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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