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FD02 XXZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

138,952 mi
Last recorded138,952 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 XXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 138,952 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 138,657 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn central arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rackend/rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn central arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rackend/rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing droplink (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2020 133,103 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 128,002 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 124,249 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 103,268 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 124,237 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe across axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 123,356 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 118,372 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 118,371 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 113,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jun 2015 113,461 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 May 2014 106,599 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2014 106,599 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2013 100,287 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 100,287 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 91,349 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 91,349 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 85,961 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 85,961 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 75,962 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 66,224 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 57,994 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 49,914 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 40,638 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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FD02 XXZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FD02 XXZ, 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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FD02 XXZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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