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KV02 GVR

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,423 mi
Last recorded169,423 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV02 GVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 169,423 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 166,232 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

o/s/f headlamp has a poor beam image

Fail 7 Jun 2016 166,232 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

o/s/f headlamp has a poor beam image

Pass 17 Feb 2015 155,629 miles

ABS and BAS lamps on at road test

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

Segments out on high level brake lamp

Fail 16 Feb 2015 155,629 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ABS and BAS lamps on at road test

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

Segments out on high level brake lamp

Pass 27 Feb 2014 142,982 miles

ABS and BAS lamps on at road test.

Front and rear brake pads getting low

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear indicators bleached

Rear number plate in poor condition

Slight play in both front suspension bottom ball joints

Pass 14 Feb 2013 132,735 miles

Corrosion on rear brake pipes

Play in front anti-roll bar bushes

Rear number plate in poor condition

Slight play in both front suspension bottom ball joints

Fail 14 Feb 2013 132,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Corrosion on rear brake pipes

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in front anti-roll bar bushes

Rear number plate in poor condition

Slight play in both front suspension bottom ball joints

Pass 23 Feb 2012 123,619 miles

ABS lamp on intermitent

Corrosion on rear brake pipe over axle

Oil leak

Play in both rear anti-roll bar D bushes

Rear number plate peeling off

Slight play in both front suspension bottom ball joints

Fail 21 Feb 2012 123,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

ABS lamp on intermitent

Corrosion on rear brake pipe over axle

Oil leak

Play in both rear anti-roll bar D bushes

Rear number plate peeling off

Slight play in both front suspension bottom ball joints

Pass 31 Jan 2011 113,047 miles

Stearing lamp on

Pass 18 Feb 2010 101,019 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 101,019 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 87,660 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 74,269 miles

Nail in near side rear tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2007 63,117 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 63,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 53,815 miles

Rear window tint may be darker than allowed

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 GVR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GVR, 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 GVR registered?

KV02 GVR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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