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EY02 EBZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

113,802 mi
Last recorded113,802 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY02 EBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 113,802 miles

fuel residue in injector area

oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2015 113,802 miles

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

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

fuel residue in injector area

oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2014 109,434 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 109,402 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Both front tyres very close to showing cords.

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 105,651 miles

nearside wiper blade splitting

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 12 Dec 2013 105,651 miles

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

nearside wiper blade splitting

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Dec 2012 101,083 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 95,652 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 95,652 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 88,045 miles

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

crack in swept area but hidden by rear view mirror

Fail 19 Jan 2011 87,962 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 78,841 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 72,334 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 72,334 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 64,743 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 10 Jan 2007 54,170 miles

nearside rear tyre tread wearing slightly on outer edge front engine tray displaced nearside

Fail 23 Jan 2006 46,535 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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EY02 EBZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EY02 EBZ, 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 EY02 EBZ registered?

EY02 EBZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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