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KS02 RWY

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

167,716 mi
Last recorded167,716 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS02 RWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 167,716 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 167,716 miles

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 167,263 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

low reading hand brake both sides

Fail 23 Aug 2018 167,159 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

low reading hand brake both sides

Pass 14 Aug 2017 162,244 miles

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

hand brake just met req needs adjust

Pass 12 Sep 2016 157,997 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 152,973 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 152,969 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 143,186 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 143,181 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 133,182 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 126,429 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 126,414 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 115,374 miles

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)

all discs rusty

Fail 22 Sep 2011 115,374 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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)

all discs rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2008 100,581 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 87,992 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear number plate weathered

some areas under vehicle covered.unable to check

Pass 3 May 2006 74,830 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 May 2005 60,518 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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KS02 RWY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver 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 KS02 RWY, 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 KS02 RWY registered?

KS02 RWY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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