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FEZ 1229

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

156,253 mi
Last recorded156,253 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEZ 1229
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 156,253 miles

Nearside Rear 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 (1.1.11 (c))

covers over outer sills

slight movement in steering rack bushes

Fail 9 May 2019 155,999 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 (1.1.11 (c))

covers over outer sills

slight movement in steering rack bushes

Pass 25 May 2018 146,312 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear running across rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 May 2018 146,292 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear running across rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

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

Position lamp insecure nearside and offside light units (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2016 139,698 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 136,574 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 136,571 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 132,525 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 125,734 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 125,734 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2012 116,123 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 113,992 miles

front anti roll bushes worn/rear brake pipe rusted/

Fail 15 Apr 2011 113,992 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

front anti roll bushes worn/rear brake pipe rusted/

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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FEZ 1229 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 FEZ 1229, 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 FEZ 1229 registered?

FEZ 1229 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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