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GU02 CVD

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

173,565 mi
Last recorded173,565 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 CVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 173,565 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear bumper damaged

parking brake poor

Fail 20 Feb 2018 173,565 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear bumper damaged

parking brake poor

Pass 17 Feb 2017 168,527 miles

front discs and pads low

Fail 17 Feb 2017 168,527 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front discs and pads low

Pass 21 Oct 2015 166,200 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 158,516 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 146,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 146,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Oct 2013 145,802 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2012 132,959 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 132,806 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 118,796 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 118,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 110,629 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 110,591 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 93,747 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2008 84,645 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 62,233 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 80,656 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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GU02 CVD 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 GU02 CVD, 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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GU02 CVD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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The MOT history for GU02 CVD shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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