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KF02 CEN

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

99,436 mi
Last recorded99,436 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 CEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 99,436 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside headlamp washer not working

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack mounts/ bushes worn

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 99,436 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside headlamp washer not working

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack mounts/ bushes worn

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 95,318 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured NS & OS (4.4.3 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NS & OS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater has ingress of water behind lens

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension generally corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip <10mm in Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 90,610 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all lower ball joints have slight play

Fail 8 Aug 2024 90,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all lower ball joints have slight play

Pass 18 Aug 2023 87,424 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 87,424 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 78,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 71,132 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 71,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 68,650 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 68,647 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate missing both (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 67,112 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 66,680 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 64,992 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 63,500 miles

POWER STEERING PIPES LOOSE AND BRACKET BROKEN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 16 Mar 2015 63,500 miles

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

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

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

DIP STICK MISSING

POWER STEERING PIPES LOOSE AND BRACKET BROKEN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 18 Mar 2014 62,538 miles

CHIP IN SCREEN , BOTH STEERING RACK RUBBER MOUNTS WORN , NEARSIDE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED , NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT WORN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 20 Mar 2013 60,417 miles

STEERING RACK MOUNTINGS WORN , ADVISE ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 21 Mar 2012 59,472 miles

STONE CHIP IN SCREEN,BRAKE PIPES CORRODED AT SIDE OF TANK AND UNDER PLASTIC COVERS AND HARD TO ASSESS,WOULD ADVISE FURTHER CHECKING,STEERING RACK RUBBER MOUNTS WORN AND HAVE SLIGHT MOVEMENT,STEERING RACK WORN,ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TEST

Pass 24 Mar 2011 58,936 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED , SLIGHT CORROSION IN BRAKE PIPES , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 25 Mar 2010 58,813 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 58,813 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 57,912 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 54,611 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 51,312 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 45,572 miles

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

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

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

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

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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KF02 CEN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 KF02 CEN, 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 KF02 CEN registered?

KF02 CEN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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