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FN02 XYY

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,930 mi
Last recorded143,930 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 XYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 143,930 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 143,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 131,939 miles

front four anti-roll bar d-bushes slight play.

Fail 20 Jul 2012 131,939 miles

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

front four anti-roll bar d-bushes slight play.

Fail 16 Apr 2012 128,612 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 119,923 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear brake discs deteriorating badly on their inner faces

nearside front tyre has gouge in outer wall

nearside wiper blade split on ends

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

some lift in offside front bottom ball joint

Fail 5 Jul 2011 119,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear brake discs deteriorating badly on their inner faces

nearside front tyre has gouge in outer wall

nearside wiper blade split on ends

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

some lift in offside front bottom ball joint

Pass 14 Jul 2010 106,959 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 106,946 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 94,662 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 94,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2008 84,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 72,940 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 72,940 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 62,364 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2006 62,364 miles

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

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

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

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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FN02 XYY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FN02 XYY, 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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FN02 XYY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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