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KS02 TJU

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,819 mi
Last recorded124,819 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS02 TJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 124,819 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 115,402 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 109,004 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 103,898 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2015 103,890 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2014 95,897 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 95,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 94,098 miles

steering rack bushes has slight play

Fail 16 Nov 2012 94,094 miles

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

steering rack bushes has slight play

Pass 13 Oct 2011 87,385 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 70,613 miles

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

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

SAT NAV/item on interior mirror, but is not in the drivers view of the road

Pass 21 Apr 2009 61,039 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 61,039 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 50,910 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)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 39,698 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 39,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 TJU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TJU, 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 TJU registered?

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

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