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GV02 UBS

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Gold Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

165,892 mi
Last recorded165,892 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 UBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 165,892 miles

R/N/S TYRE WORN LOW ON TREAD

SLIGHT LEAK FROM REAR MAIN OIL SEAL

Fail 7 Feb 2023 165,892 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn - D - BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LENSES FOGGED (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty TOPPED UP (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

R/N/S TYRE WORN LOW ON TREAD

SLIGHT LEAK FROM REAR MAIN OIL SEAL

Pass 10 Jan 2022 137,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 29 Dec 2020 130,801 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

slight oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2020 130,801 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2020 120,466 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 118,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 115,783 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 112,588 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 109,000 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 105,784 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 105,784 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 104,147 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2014 104,147 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 98,149 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 98,149 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 90,136 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 84,220 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 73,435 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 60,159 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 47,820 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 37,712 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2005 30,195 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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GV02 UBS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Gold with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GV02 UBS, 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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GV02 UBS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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