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EK02 SMU

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,105 mi
Last recorded136,105 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 SMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 136,105 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both side outer front (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 127,268 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 127,268 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 118,604 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 118,604 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 108,006 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2013 97,623 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 97,623 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2012 88,864 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2012 88,864 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 76,874 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 63,028 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 58,995 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 53,094 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 53,073 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 47,803 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 47,116 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

nearside door mirror repeater lamp slightly damaged

Pass 22 May 2006 42,814 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f indicator repeater [in mirror] is cracked

washer bottle is leaking

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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EK02 SMU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EK02 SMU, 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 EK02 SMU registered?

EK02 SMU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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