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KB02 ZLU

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Green Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,380 mi
Last recorded179,380 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB02 ZLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 179,380 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 179,368 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 170,991 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 164,547 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 151,985 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 151,960 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 137,165 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 124,554 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front to rear brake pipes rusty

offside front brake pipe rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2014 112,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front brake pads very low

Pass 23 Jul 2013 105,108 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 11 Jul 2012 97,405 miles

slight rust brake pipes

tyres wearing on edge

Fail 10 Jul 2012 97,405 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 7 May 2011 82,703 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 82,556 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 71,227 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

high- level stop light inoperative

Pass 29 Apr 2010 71,227 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

high- level stop light inoperative

Pass 23 Apr 2009 62,522 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 62,522 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 53,785 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 42,251 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 32,485 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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KB02 ZLU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Green with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KB02 ZLU, 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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KB02 ZLU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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