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KV02 EYU

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,997 mi
Last recorded168,997 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV02 EYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 168,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Aug 2019 168,997 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Aug 2018 164,227 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 164,226 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 164,202 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flickering (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front inner track arm had play in joint

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear seat security not checked boot full

Rear wiper rubber missing

Pass 24 Jul 2017 159,116 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has play in ball joint

Nearside Front washer inop

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front steering arm has play in ball joint

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pads low

Fail 13 Jul 2017 159,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Brake pedal rubber worn

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has play in ball joint

Nearside Front washer inop

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front steering arm has play in ball joint

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pads low

Pass 14 Jul 2016 152,334 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 152,087 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 146,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

Fail 29 Jun 2015 145,981 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

Pass 30 Jun 2014 135,573 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 128,453 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 118,171 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 105,842 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 92,136 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 91,819 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2009 83,723 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 75,719 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 67,416 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 57,201 miles

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

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

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

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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KV02 EYU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KV02 EYU, 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 KV02 EYU registered?

KV02 EYU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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