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GIL 8217

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

80,007 mi
Last recorded80,007 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 8217
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 80,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 79,243 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 78,901 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 78,848 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 76,645 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 74,558 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 67,522 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 67,522 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 62,250 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 53,887 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 53,887 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 49,245 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 46,028 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 41,301 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 38,939 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 35,858 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2010 35,858 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2010 35,776 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 31,866 miles

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)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 31,866 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2008 21,820 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 15,457 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 12,674 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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GIL 8217 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GIL 8217, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GIL 8217 registered?

GIL 8217 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 25 October 2002.

Is GIL 8217 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIL 8217 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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