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GX02 EFS

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

151,780 mi
Last recorded151,780 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 EFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 151,780 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 151,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 142,177 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 142,177 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2019 130,125 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 130,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 121,978 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL (3.6.B.4e)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Offside and nearside headlight lenses deteriorated (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 114,297 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All hoses front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake pipes have been coated in grease

Fail 24 Feb 2017 114,297 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All hoses front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pipes have been coated in grease

Pass 26 Feb 2016 107,477 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL (3.6.B.4e)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 101,518 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 97,443 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 97,291 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 888,161 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 888,161 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 80,064 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to front and rear metal brake pipes

Pass 25 Feb 2011 74,871 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 61,336 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 52,268 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 43,040 miles

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode slightly.

rear tyres wearing wearing on edges.

Pass 27 Feb 2007 35,103 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 32,650 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 22,659 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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GX02 EFS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GX02 EFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX02 EFS registered?

GX02 EFS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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