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KW02 DZR

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,687 mi
Last recorded138,687 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 138,687 miles

both front and rear suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion to vehicle underside and underside exposed components

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2020 138,687 miles

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

both front and rear suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion to vehicle underside and underside exposed components

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2019 127,263 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 127,204 miles

Nearside Rear slight leak fuel pipe

Fail 5 Dec 2017 127,204 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing 1x from each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 125,787 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 116,917 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 116,917 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2014 105,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 105,999 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 105,792 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 105,601 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 98,778 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes are slightly corroded.

Pass 2 Aug 2011 94,752 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 94,752 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 88,321 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 80,121 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 71,041 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 56,599 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 80,339 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 80,330 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 48,493 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 DZR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DZR, 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 DZR registered?

KW02 DZR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 14 August 2002.

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