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GK02 FFL

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,333 mi
Last recorded138,333 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 FFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 138,333 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 138,330 miles

Brake performance not tested due to burst pipe/flexi (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2015 138,237 miles

headlamp glasses need cleaning

Fail 6 Oct 2015 138,230 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint bottom ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

headlamp glasses need cleaning

nearside rear lense broken

Pass 6 Oct 2014 121,666 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 118,815 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 115,820 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 115,785 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 107,613 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 99,369 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 90,332 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 82,285 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 80,152 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 75,090 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2007 75,090 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Fail 9 May 2006 64,465 miles

N/s door mirror slightly damaged

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

O/s/f fog lamp slightly damaged

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 64,465 miles

N/s door mirror slightly damaged

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

O/s/f fog lamp slightly damaged

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

Pass 18 May 2005 46,831 miles
Fail 18 May 2005 46,831 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 FFL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 4,966cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 FFL, 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 FFL registered?

GK02 FFL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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