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KF02 CEU

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

175,162 mi
Last recorded175,162 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 CEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 175,162 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 175,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 156,857 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 156,857 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 149,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 141,735 miles

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

front brake pads wearing thin

n/s/f track rod end has play

n/s/r inner + outer brake pipe corroded (leading to front)

Fail 7 May 2013 141,735 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing thin

n/s/f track rod end has play

n/s/r inner + outer brake pipe corroded (leading to front)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 126,806 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 126,802 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 115,895 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 115,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 105,151 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 105,110 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 90,494 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 77,196 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 77,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 64,809 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 64,808 miles

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

1. OFFSIDE NUMBER PLATE LIGHT OUT.

4. ALL FRONT ANTI ROLL BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT WEAR.

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight 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 2 Feb 2006 53,488 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 53,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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 CEU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 KF02 CEU, 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 CEU registered?

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

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