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FG02 XTL

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,776 mi
Last recorded130,776 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 XTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 130,776 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 118,538 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 118,523 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 105,157 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 102,240 miles

Air bag warning light staying on

Both rear tyres close to 2mm

Fail 6 Nov 2012 102,235 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Air bag warning light staying on

Both rear tyres close to 2mm

Pass 2 Nov 2011 97,373 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 97,368 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 90,450 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 90,448 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 83,600 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 83,593 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 83,382 miles

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

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 76,035 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 76,035 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2008 76,004 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 76,004 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2007 63,657 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 63,646 miles

Nearside 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 Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2006 54,347 miles
Pass 10 May 2005 43,371 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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FG02 XTL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FG02 XTL, 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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FG02 XTL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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