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KS02 TFV

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Red Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

148,625 mi
Last recorded148,625 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS02 TFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 148,625 miles

oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2019 148,625 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2018 143,344 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 143,344 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 137,248 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 137,248 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 137,222 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 131,440 miles

oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2016 131,359 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nail in n/s/f tyre

oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2015 126,280 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 126,280 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2014 120,455 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 115,312 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2012 107,670 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 107,664 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 102,785 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 99,897 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 91,002 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 73,885 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 73,885 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 55,341 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 55,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 48,149 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 TFV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Red with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 TFV, 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 TFV registered?

KS02 TFV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 26 July 2002.

Is KS02 TFV safe to buy?

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