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GJ02 EXA

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Gold Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,787 mi
Last recorded96,787 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 EXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 96,787 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 96,787 miles

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

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 95,688 miles

NEARSIDE REAR CLOSE TO TREAD LIMIT

bonnet struts not working

oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2017 91,340 miles

bonnet struts inoperative

Pass 18 Nov 2016 87,871 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside rear tyre wearing

surface and wall cracking on offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Nov 2016 87,871 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre wearing

surface and wall cracking on offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2015 84,126 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON TREAD LIMITS

both rear tyres wearing low and splitting on sidewalls

Pass 31 Oct 2014 80,696 miles

rear brake discs lipped-pads wearing

Fail 31 Oct 2014 80,696 miles

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

rear brake discs lipped-pads wearing

Pass 2 Nov 2013 76,836 miles

(front & rear) Brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 73,145 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 73,145 miles

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

registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 66,928 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2010 61,777 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 May 2010 61,777 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 56,520 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 49,274 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 40,787 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 11 May 2007 40,787 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2006 32,699 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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GJ02 EXA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Gold with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GJ02 EXA, 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 GJ02 EXA registered?

GJ02 EXA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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