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FC02 EZV

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,974 mi
Last recorded93,974 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 EZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 93,974 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 93,139 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 91,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 84,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 77,436 miles

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2020 77,397 miles

Power steering ram leaking Offside front steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play offside front outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 69,252 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both sides and front (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

near side rear service brake effort is low compared to off side. still met the legal requriements

off side front steering rack has mist of oil around gaiter

Pass 12 Sep 2018 63,014 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 63,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2012 62,949 miles

Both front inner and outer anti roll bar bushes play.

Front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Nearside rear bearing play.

Oil level low.

Pass 16 Jun 2011 59,601 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

spare tyre deflated...

suspension components in places under vehicle corroded,brake pedal bit noisey at servo,service brake efficiency not effected-investigate

Fail 15 Jun 2011 59,535 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

suspension components in places under vehicle corroded,brake pedal bit noisey at servo,service brake efficiency not effected-investigate

Pass 16 Jun 2010 55,753 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 50,922 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 50,920 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 44,963 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 44,963 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 38,164 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 28,226 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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FC02 EZV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EZV, 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 EZV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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