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GF02 VYB

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

144,905 mi
Last recorded144,905 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 VYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 144,905 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 141,955 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 135,151 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 129,213 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 119,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 119,863 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 114,815 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 98,107 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 93,653 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Sep 2017 93,598 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Number plate damaged.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to limits. (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 87,443 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Nov 2015 86,430 miles

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

Rear Exhaust Rubber Split

Pass 30 Oct 2014 85,478 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 84,315 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 83,104 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 83,104 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 77,956 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2010 77,956 miles

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

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

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)

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2009 63,613 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 51,848 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 44,066 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 29 Jun 2006 37,467 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight distortion n/s/r tyre sidewalls

space saver spare

Pass 29 Apr 2005 27,735 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Apr 2005 27,718 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GF02 VYB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GF02 VYB, 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 GF02 VYB registered?

GF02 VYB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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