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EX02 KNC

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

152,580 mi
Last recorded152,580 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 KNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 152,580 miles

Front Slight play in steering rack mount bushes

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 146,856 miles

Couple of oil leaks

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has slight deterioration on the outer sidewall

Nearside Side repeater has slight damage

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Screen damage

Slight play in steering rack mount bushes

Underside of vehicle has some corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2021 142,452 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Wing mirror damaged

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 142,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Wing mirror damaged

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 137,898 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Minor oil leak

Nearside Front Side repeater has slight damage

Service due

Fail 16 Dec 2020 137,897 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cataylic converter area (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Minor oil leak

Nearside Front Side repeater has slight damage

Service due

Pass 10 Dec 2019 132,781 miles

Couple of minor oil leaks

Nearside Rear Seat has a child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of the adult seat belt

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

Offside Rear Seat has a child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of the adult seat belt

Fail 10 Dec 2019 132,780 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Couple of minor oil leaks

Nearside Rear Seat has a child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of the adult seat belt

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

Offside Rear Seat has a child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of the adult seat belt

Pass 11 Dec 2018 126,996 miles

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

both nearside tyres outer sidewalls slightly deteriorated

multiple minor oil leaks

offside front tyre close to legal limit, slightly deteriorated and heavily worn on inner edge.

service light illuminated

Fail 11 Dec 2018 126,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

both nearside tyres outer sidewalls slightly deteriorated

multiple minor oil leaks

offside front tyre close to legal limit, slightly deteriorated and heavily worn on inner edge.

service light illuminated

Pass 13 Dec 2017 120,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has slight deterioration

Nearside Side repeater has slight damage

Offside Front Tyre has slight wear on the inner edge

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 120,960 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has slight deterioration

Nearside Side repeater has slight damage

Offside Front Tyre has slight wear on the inner edge

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 113,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie rod to rack joint has slight play

Nearside Front Tyre has slight deterioration

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 113,781 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie rod to rack joint has slight play

Nearside Front Tyre has slight deterioration

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 106,919 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 106,919 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 99,472 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 92,204 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 89,848 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 85,612 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 85,612 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 81,226 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 76,324 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 76,324 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 70,920 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 60,957 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 60,957 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 57,124 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 54,876 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2006 32,996 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 32,996 miles

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

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

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 KNC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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

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The MOT history for EX02 KNC shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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