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KE02 DCF

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,624 mi
Last recorded94,624 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE02 DCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 94,624 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side front arb link rubber (2.4.G.2)

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2015 92,782 miles

Offside Rear tyre has nail in

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

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2015 92,782 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail in

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2014 91,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 87,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2013 87,195 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 82,653 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Dec 2011 78,347 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 78,347 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 74,725 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 74,725 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 70,329 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 70,320 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 62,251 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 62,251 miles

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

both front suspension arms slight play in bushes

n/s and o/s rear trailing arm bushes slight play

Pass 15 Jun 2007 56,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 30,502 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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KE02 DCF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KE02 DCF, 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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KE02 DCF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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