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EY02 TEJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

172,215 mi
Last recorded172,215 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY02 TEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 172,215 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both bottom ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 164,332 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 155,149 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play recommend replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 150,084 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush all bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 142,757 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 133,952 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 133,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 125,484 miles

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

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

off side front tyre ; inner edge low

Pass 12 Dec 2012 115,716 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 110,995 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 96,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

pulley making noise

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2010 85,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre inner most edge wearing

Fail 10 Mar 2010 85,898 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre inner most edge wearing

Pass 25 Feb 2009 73,117 miles

Oil leak

windscreen chipped about 10mm in zone A

Pass 19 Feb 2008 61,938 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bellypan fitted

sideskirts fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2007 51,885 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 51,577 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r indicator lenze holed but still shows light of the correct colour

Pass 20 Dec 2006 49,167 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Dec 2006 49,167 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 40,873 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 40,873 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 TEJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EY02 TEJ, 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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EY02 TEJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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