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KC02 VCY

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,306 mi
Last recorded96,306 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC02 VCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 96,306 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 96,287 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 92,179 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 92,179 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 85,963 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 85,963 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 80,976 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 74,394 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 70,595 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 64,275 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 64,275 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 55,907 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 55,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 49,223 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 38,507 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 38,507 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 30,188 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 25,677 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 19,405 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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KC02 VCY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 KC02 VCY, 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 KC02 VCY registered?

KC02 VCY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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The MOT history for KC02 VCY shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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