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KC02 ZJX

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,100 mi
Last recorded129,100 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC02 ZJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 129,100 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 6 May 2017 121,285 miles

Oil leak ()

underbody general CORROSION

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

FRONT AND REAR SUSPEN serves corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o.s/f ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2016 114,000 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin to rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

underbody general corrosion

Fail 21 May 2016 114,000 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin to rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

underbody general corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2015 114,251 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 114,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 104,121 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 99,418 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 99,418 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 93,468 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 90,068 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 90,068 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 82,737 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 78,126 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Dec 2009 78,092 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 33,968 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to carry out full inspection off adult belt in nearside rear

unable to carry out full inspection off adult belt in offside rear

Fail 7 Aug 2008 33,968 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to carry out full inspection off adult belt in nearside rear

unable to carry out full inspection off adult belt in offside rear

Pass 8 Aug 2007 51,111 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 36,288 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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KC02 ZJX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel 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 ZJX, 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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KC02 ZJX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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