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FB02 MYK

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,593 mi
Last recorded118,593 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 MYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2023 118,593 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 114,843 miles

Both front lower fog lights not working

Fail 1 Nov 2021 114,815 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre size 285/50R18 109W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre size 285/50R18 109W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre size 285/50R18 109W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front lower fog lights not working

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 285/50R18 109W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 110,044 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 11 Jun 2019 110,044 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit as per report (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across rear sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 24 May 2018 104,529 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 104,529 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 100,603 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 95,805 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2015 91,210 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 86,216 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 80,119 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2012 73,823 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 73,818 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre low inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2011 66,909 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 66,904 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 57,039 miles

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

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

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

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

number plates in passenger footwell has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters

Fail 11 Jul 2009 54,539 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 54,539 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 44,998 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 44,968 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/f tyre wearing thin inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2006 40,644 miles

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

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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FB02 MYK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FB02 MYK, 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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FB02 MYK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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