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GO02 JOY

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

220,068 mi
Last recorded220,068 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGO02 JOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 220,068 miles

Nearside door mirror indicator damaged - not affecting lighting

Offside Front tyre cut to tread but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

bodywork damage - no sharp edges

engine oil leak/s

trim on o/s of o/s/f seat insecure

Fail 31 May 2016 220,064 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush due to being loose (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s rear pads 2mm (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (8.2.2)

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

Nearside door mirror indicator damaged - not affecting lighting

Offside Front tyre cut to tread but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bodywork damage - no sharp edges

engine oil leak/s

nail in n/s/r tyre - repairable

tailgate corroded next to release handle

trim on o/s of o/s/f seat insecure

Pass 4 Jun 2015 210,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak

glow plug/engine light on intermittently

outer lens cracked on n/s door mirror indicator - not affecting lighting

pin holes in n/s/f outer cv gaiter

steering rack rubber mountings slightly worn and creating slight play at wheels

Fail 3 Jun 2015 210,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak

glow plug/engine light on intermittently

outer lens cracked on n/s door mirror indicator - not affecting lighting

pin holes in n/s/f outer cv gaiter

steering rack rubber mountings slightly worn and creating slight play at wheels

Pass 24 Jun 2014 202,156 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 202,151 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 192,922 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 192,849 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 169,564 miles

engine oil leak

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 148,675 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low

Fail 30 Mar 2011 148,666 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing low

Fail 9 Feb 2010 126,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside headlamp mounting is partiallt broken but headlamp is still secure

Nearside rear indicator is fading from amber towards white

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Plastic covers prevent full examination of outer body sills.

Slight smell of diesel under bonnet but unable to trace any leak.

Some corrosion on rear side to side metal brake pipe.

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 9 Feb 2010 126,421 miles

Nearside headlamp mounting is partiallt broken but headlamp is still secure

Nearside rear indicator is fading from amber towards white

Oil leak

Plastic covers prevent full examination of outer body sills.

Slight smell of diesel under bonnet but unable to trace any leak.

Some corrosion on rear side to side metal brake pipe.

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)

Fail 13 Dec 2008 104,540 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 104,540 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 83,962 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2007 83,962 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 60,881 miles

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

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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GO02 JOY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GO02 JOY, 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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GO02 JOY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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