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FC02 JXD

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

159,739 mi
Last recorded159,739 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 159,739 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 159,739 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 150,726 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 150,726 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2017 150,657 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 143,347 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 143,338 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main centre (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 137,332 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2014 129,648 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2014 129,648 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rust markings found around the nearside front brake calliper securing bolts indicating possible movement or insecurity

Pass 23 Jul 2013 123,054 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Significant corrosion to rear axle brake pipe

Significant play in O/S steering track rod end

Fail 23 Jul 2013 123,054 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Significant corrosion to rear axle brake pipe

Significant play in O/S steering track rod end

Pass 29 May 2012 116,448 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

offside mirror slightly poor condition

Fail 29 May 2012 116,448 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

engine oil leak

offside mirror slightly poor condition

Pass 20 Jun 2011 109,798 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 100,160 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 100,160 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 89,571 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 89,571 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Jun 2008 79,902 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 70,169 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 57,557 miles

both nearside tyres wearing.

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 JXD 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 FC02 JXD, 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 FC02 JXD registered?

FC02 JXD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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