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KV02 FTD

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

196,103 mi
Last recorded196,103 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV02 FTD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2023 196,103 miles

Brake performance not tested due to tyre and track rod end (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

brakes noisy recommend further investigation

Pass 6 Jan 2022 183,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail also in tread 275/55/17/v (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 183,479 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail also in tread 275/55/17/v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 164,110 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both headlight output and beam patterns borderline pass

both rear tyres bad cracking/ageing need replacing

Fail 17 Dec 2020 164,110 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both headlight output and beam patterns borderline pass

both rear tyres bad cracking/ageing need replacing

Pass 27 Dec 2019 150,086 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

head light output borderline pass recommend lens polishing

Pass 24 Nov 2018 140,593 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 140,593 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 133,456 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 133,456 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 133,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing pin missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin seem on minimum need replacing now borderline pass (3.5.1g)

both head lights out put & beam patterns just meet requiremants

Pass 2 Nov 2016 124,898 miles

front anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 8 Apr 2015 110,335 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear metal brake pipes rusty

slight wear to rear anti roll bar saddle rubbers

Fail 8 Apr 2015 110,335 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear metal brake pipes rusty

slight wear to rear anti roll bar saddle rubbers

Pass 9 Apr 2014 108,431 miles

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

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)

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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 108,431 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 104,192 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre low on tread

rear metal brake pipes corroding

slight wear to both front inner anti roll bar saddle bushes

slight wear to both front outer anti roll bar end bushes

slight wear to rear anti roll bar D rubbers

Pass 12 Apr 2013 104,192 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre low on tread

rear metal brake pipes corroding

slight wear to both front inner anti roll bar saddle bushes

slight wear to both front outer anti roll bar end bushes

slight wear to rear anti roll bar D rubbers

Fail 10 Apr 2012 97,813 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chipped outside zone A less than 40mm

drivers side mirror glass deteriorating but still visible

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

rear pads getting low

slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

slight wear in front anti roll bar D rubbers

Pass 10 Apr 2012 97,813 miles

chipped outside zone A less than 40mm

drivers side mirror glass deteriorating but still visible

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

rear pads getting low

slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

slight wear in front anti roll bar D rubbers

Pass 12 Apr 2011 92,293 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 87,916 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 82,742 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 77,784 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 72,091 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 72,084 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2006 62,252 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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KV02 FTD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 FTD, 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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KV02 FTD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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