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FX02 EEF

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,026 mi
Last recorded137,026 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 EEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 137,026 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 135,585 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 131,784 miles

oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2016 131,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 127,049 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 120,067 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 114,258 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 111,636 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 111,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 100,959 miles

pas pipe securing rubber mounting detatched

Fail 12 Aug 2011 100,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

pas pipe securing rubber mounting detatched

Pass 14 Aug 2010 94,782 miles

front to rear brake pipes behind undertray

some corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 11 Aug 2010 94,656 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front to rear brake pipes behind undertray

some corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 29 Jul 2009 88,658 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 83,233 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 83,233 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Feb 2007 71,324 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 71,324 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 61,405 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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FX02 EEF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FX02 EEF, 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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FX02 EEF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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