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EO02 WVJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,458 mi
Last recorded140,458 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 WVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2013 140,458 miles

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

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

osr tyre low on pressure

Fail 21 Jan 2013 140,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

osr tyre low on pressure

Pass 20 Jan 2012 139,338 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 135,533 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear brake disc`s starting to become corroded and worn.

Screem washer fluid tank leaking.

Fail 28 Feb 2011 133,617 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

O/S/F steering rack side tube excessively worn and should be replaced.

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 112,892 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 112,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

rear metal brake pipe corroded should be cleaned & protected

Pass 9 Jan 2009 88,356 miles

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

Slight lift o/s bottom ball joint

Wiring chaffing o/s rear drive shaft

Fail 9 Jan 2009 88,356 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Slight lift o/s bottom ball joint

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Wiring chaffing o/s rear drive shaft

Pass 3 Sep 2007 56,690 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 56,254 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 50,339 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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EO02 WVJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EO02 WVJ, 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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EO02 WVJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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