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EX02 KNA

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

137,307 mi
Last recorded137,307 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 KNA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 137,307 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 128,085 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 128,085 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 121,834 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 114,763 miles

emmisions to cleasn to test

Pass 9 Apr 2014 106,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 24 Apr 2013 99,043 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

outer sills covered,rear seats removed

Pass 24 Apr 2013 99,043 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

outer sills covered,rear seats removed

Pass 30 Apr 2012 91,548 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 84,256 miles

Not enough smoke emited to trigger gas machine

Fail 18 Apr 2011 84,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Not enough smoke emited to trigger gas machine

Pass 30 Jun 2010 74,486 miles

both nearside & offside front lower suspension ball joints have slight play

both nearside & offside front outer anti-roll bar bushes worn / have slight play

both nearside & offside rear lower suspension ball joints have slight play

windows tinted

Fail 25 Jun 2010 74,482 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Coolant leak

both nearside & offside front lower suspension ball joints have slight play

both nearside & offside front outer anti-roll bar bushes worn / have slight play

both nearside & offside rear lower suspension ball joints have slight play

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing thin

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 2 Jun 2009 62,341 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

nearside rear suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge / nail in tread

offside rear suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint

Fail 2 Jun 2009 62,341 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

nearside rear suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge / nail in tread

offside rear suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint

Pass 4 Jun 2008 55,152 miles

both front lower suspension ball joints have slight play

both front side windows tinted

both rear lower suspension ball joints have slight play

Fail 3 Jun 2008 55,150 miles

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

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

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

both front lower suspension ball joints have slight play

both front side windows tinted

both rear lower suspension ball joints have slight play

brake pad / brake warning lamp on

Pass 18 May 2007 46,810 miles

advisory notice issued ref: test - 691356137115

Fail 16 May 2007 46,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 34,405 miles

please note vechicle was returned for retest with tyres from another vechicle

Fail 19 May 2006 34,405 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) 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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EX02 KNA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EX02 KNA, 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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EX02 KNA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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