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KR02 ZXS

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,360 mi
Last recorded164,360 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR02 ZXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2014 164,360 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damage to nearside mirror housing secured with tape

damage to offside side repeater lense

nearside fromt lower fog light adrift

Fail 7 Aug 2014 164,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damage to offside side repeater lense

nearside fromt lower fog light adrift

Pass 6 Jul 2013 153,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sureface corrosion to centre rear brake pipe.

Fail 6 Jul 2013 153,052 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sureface corrosion to centre rear brake pipe.

Pass 28 Jul 2012 144,783 miles

AWS taken down before start of test.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S and O/S rear tyre close to the legal limit and has signs of cracking in tread will need replacement soon.

O/S front tyre has cracking and damage, borderline pass recomend replacement soon.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jul 2012 144,783 miles

AWS taken down before start of test.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S and O/S rear tyre close to the legal limit and has signs of cracking in tread will need replacement soon.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

O/S front tyre has cracking and damage, borderline pass recomend replacement soon.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2011 133,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 117,548 miles

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

offside rear cv boot split

Fail 9 Jul 2010 117,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear cv boot split

Fail 7 Jul 2010 117,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 105,758 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 91,630 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 76,636 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 76,630 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 62,127 miles

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

slight smear on wiper

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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KR02 ZXS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KR02 ZXS, 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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KR02 ZXS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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