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GL02 RVC

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

143,445 mi
Last recorded143,445 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 RVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 143,445 miles

Central Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Aug 2017 143,428 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Aug 2016 131,921 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 131,917 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 119,238 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 119,237 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 111,603 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 111,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 103,467 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 94,212 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 85,874 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 80,295 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 80,273 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust emissions only just met

front discs worn

Pass 21 May 2009 70,186 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 59,867 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 59,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2007 48,860 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 41,965 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 41,931 miles

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

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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GL02 RVC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GL02 RVC, 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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GL02 RVC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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