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K5 CWU

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,946 mi
Last recorded159,946 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 CWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2019 159,946 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 157,766 miles

Nearside 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)

Oil leak ()

front bumper damage

Fail 30 Jan 2017 157,731 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Nearside 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)

Oil leak ()

front bumper damage

Pass 29 Jan 2016 151,995 miles

Front brake pads cannot be seen

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 151,963 miles

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

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

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

Front brake pads cannot be seen

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 144,120 miles

Front brake pads cant be seen

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

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 126,313 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 125,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Both front tyres abnormal wear

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 105,503 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2011 85,712 miles

washers weak to near side of screen brake pipe across rear axle rusting oil around cooler pipe from rad

Pass 21 Jul 2010 80,892 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 13 Jul 2009 74,350 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 72,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 54,176 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 30,846 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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K5 CWU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 K5 CWU, 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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What year was K5 CWU registered?

K5 CWU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 25 June 2002.

Is K5 CWU safe to buy?

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