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FB02 MZF

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Bronze Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,755 mi
Last recorded113,755 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 MZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2013 113,755 miles

Rear brake disc condition and wear

Rear indicators fading

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre wear

oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2012 97,617 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centra brake light out

oil leaks on engine

Pass 11 Mar 2011 87,377 miles

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

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

centre stop light not working

oil leak engine /auto box damp under vehicle front to rear

Fail 10 Mar 2011 87,377 miles

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

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

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

centre stop light not working

oil leak engine /auto box damp under vehicle front to rear

Pass 15 Apr 2010 83,561 miles

rear seats removed

Pass 3 Apr 2009 75,089 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 55,053 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 43,064 miles

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 MZF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Bronze with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FB02 MZF, 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 FB02 MZF registered?

FB02 MZF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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