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KV02 YFO

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,083 mi
Last recorded111,083 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 111,083 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 111,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 109,713 miles

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

Oil Leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 109,703 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Oil Leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 106,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

anti roll bar bushes and links

full length sump shield fitted front to rear

wipers poor and washers low

Pass 13 Sep 2012 98,551 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 98,501 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 86,364 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)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 84,046 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 84,246 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake union leaking

Pass 13 Oct 2009 77,465 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 30 Sep 2008 68,556 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 63,841 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 55,096 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 YFO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YFO, 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 YFO registered?

KV02 YFO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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