MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,489 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front headlamps deteriorated both sides!
Front tyres inner tread wear
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour & no beam pattern (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp incorrect colour &no beam pattern (4.1.4 (a))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front tyres inner tread wear
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
sills not inspected due to side trims being fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
sills not inspected due to side trims being fitted
vehicle heavily under sealed.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.
vehicle heavily under sealed.
Front light lens slightly frosty.
Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring obscuring full view of inspection.
under vehicle heavily under sealed.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front light lens slightly frosty.
Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring obscuring full view of inspection.
under vehicle heavily under sealed.
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
aux drive belt fraying
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
aux drive belt fraying
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight diesel leak from engine
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
N/S/R tyre perished
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Ml?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GX02 CAO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 GX02 CAO, 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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GX02 CAO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 5 July 2002.
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