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GK02 BDZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,587 mi
Last recorded145,587 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 BDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 145,587 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 139,337 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 139,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 137,398 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 127,095 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 127,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2011 115,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 115,242 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 104,053 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 104,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 76,919 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 64,584 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 64,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 51,239 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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GK02 BDZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 GK02 BDZ, 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 GK02 BDZ registered?

GK02 BDZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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