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FB02 NZT

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

159,626 mi
Last recorded159,626 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 NZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 159,626 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 16 Aug 2016 159,626 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 May 2015 157,658 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 140,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f inner arm has slight play

surface rust on both rear wheel archs

surface rust underneath vehicle but not affecting its strength

Pass 30 Apr 2013 128,019 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 128,010 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 120,488 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 120,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 108,084 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 108,083 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 108,059 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 108,059 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 17 Mar 2010 97,688 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2010 97,468 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2009 86,671 miles

rear inner brake pads look as if they are starting to get low

Fail 24 Feb 2009 86,579 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 76,324 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 67,167 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 57,633 miles

n/s/r handbrake outer cable is not fully secure onto the hub but is not seriously weakened and the parking brake is operating as it should

o/s/f tyre is worn slightly on the inner edge

Fail 19 Dec 2005 57,633 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

n/s/r handbrake outer cable is not fully secure onto the hub but is not seriously weakened and the parking brake is operating as is should

o/s/f tyre is worn slightly on the inner edge

Pass 25 May 2005 50,986 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 25 May 2005 50,986 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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FB02 NZT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NZT, 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 NZT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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