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GK02 DVG

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,225 mi
Last recorded143,225 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 DVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2021 143,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 140,618 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 139,405 miles

Central Front oil leak front lower

o/s and n/s front headlamp lences opaque

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn on inner edges and perishing

Fail 8 Aug 2019 139,405 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front oil leak front lower

o/s and n/s front headlamp lences opaque

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn on inner edges and perishing

Pass 29 Jul 2018 133,221 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s front tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

cut in o/s front tyre side wall.

o/s and n/s front headlamps opaque

Fail 28 Jul 2018 133,220 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources no-plate (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s front tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

cut in o/s front tyre side wall.

o/s and n/s front headlamps opaque

Pass 11 Aug 2017 125,147 miles

EML on

Pass 8 Aug 2016 115,939 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 115,939 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 106,526 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 106,478 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 95,322 miles

Advise front wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 10 Apr 2013 80,937 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 80,937 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 65,388 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 65,304 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 58,611 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 55,125 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

nail in o/s/r tyre and both rear tyres starting to perish

o/s/f tyrer worn on inner edge and perishing

slight movement in n/s anti roll bar end bush

Fail 6 Apr 2010 55,120 miles

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

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

nail in n/s/f tyre

nail in o/s/r tyre and both rear tyres starting to perish

o/s/f tyrer worn on inner edge and perishing

slight movement in n/s anti roll bar end bush

Pass 10 Apr 2009 51,828 miles

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

oil leak off gearbox,slight movement in steering rack brackets? o/s door mirror glass damaged.

Pass 4 Apr 2008 47,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Apr 2007 43,392 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 39,071 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 39,020 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 DVG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GK02 DVG, 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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GK02 DVG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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