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GX02 FXK

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

187,633 mi
Last recorded187,633 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 FXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 187,633 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 187,628 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 179,087 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 178,856 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 168,674 miles

General Under-Body Corrosion

Offside Front door corroded bottom edge

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2019 168,644 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both misted (4.1.4 (b))

General Under-Body Corrosion

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

Offside Front door corroded bottom edge

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both faded (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2017 147,279 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 147,274 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 137,263 miles

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

extensive undertrays

Pass 10 Jun 2015 130,067 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 119,081 miles

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

Nearside rear sidewall cracked on tyre

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 110,128 miles

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

nearside rear tyre split but not showing cords

Fail 3 Jun 2013 110,126 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

nearside rear tyre split but not showing cords

Pass 12 Jun 2012 106,872 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stop lamp has 3 segments not working

Fail 12 Jun 2012 106,872 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stop lamp has 3 segments not working

Pass 14 Jun 2011 103,074 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 100,552 miles

3 segments of centre stop lamp not working

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 100,552 miles

3 segments of centre stop lamp not working

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 91,611 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 91,166 miles

Oil leak

under trays

Pass 31 Jul 2008 71,216 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 60,233 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 34,092 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 FXK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GX02 FXK, 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 FXK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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