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KW02 DHC

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,681 mi
Last recorded160,681 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW02 DHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 160,681 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 147,439 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 147,439 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 140,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 135,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 135,741 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in NSR tyre.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 131,189 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 128,404 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 128,404 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 123,206 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 121,874 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 121,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 98,318 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 98,314 miles

Nearside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 80,837 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 80,829 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 72,991 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 62,306 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 62,305 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 52,501 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 43,072 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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KW02 DHC 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 KW02 DHC, 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 KW02 DHC registered?

KW02 DHC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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