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FT02 VMW

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,605 mi
Last recorded142,605 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT02 VMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 142,605 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement advised (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 136,567 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 136,567 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 132,840 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 122,953 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 122,386 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 102,869 miles

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

coolant leak

oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2016 102,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 84,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have cracking on side walls

Fail 24 Mar 2015 84,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have cracking on side walls

Pass 25 Mar 2014 83,727 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 80,853 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 77,127 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 79,436 miles

number plate lamination poor.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 68,877 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 63,248 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 54,687 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 44,844 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 36,883 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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FT02 VMW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FT02 VMW, 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 FT02 VMW registered?

FT02 VMW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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