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FC02 DVF

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

184,588 mi
Last recorded184,588 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 DVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 184,588 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both metal brake pipes on n/s chassis rail front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear coilsprings corroded

rear chassis rails corroded

rear valance corroded

spare wheel carrier corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2020 184,568 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both metal brake pipes on n/s chassis rail front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear coilsprings corroded

rear chassis rails corroded

rear valance corroded

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2019 178,549 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 161,917 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 133,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 117,045 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 106,018 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 94,803 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 10 Jul 2012 86,624 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 86,624 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 74,758 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 68,122 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 56,802 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 48,535 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 37,589 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 29,050 miles

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

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

Offside 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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FC02 DVF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FC02 DVF, 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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FC02 DVF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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