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KW02 PUF

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,859 mi
Last recorded112,859 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW02 PUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 112,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear suspension corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2023 112,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear suspension corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2023 112,755 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus worn inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus worn inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 109,732 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 109,406 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 106,472 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Chips in windscreen

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill at front under car (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear seats not in use

Underside of vehicle has corrosion

Fail 2 Jul 2021 106,472 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking Offside of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Chips in windscreen

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill at front under car (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear seats not in use

Underside of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2020 104,403 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 104,403 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 102,847 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 102,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2018 100,779 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 98,295 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 95,026 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 95,026 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 89,898 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 86,701 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 86,683 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 82,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 82,739 miles

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

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

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)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

condition of rear number plate

offside door mirrow glass cracked and tinted

Pass 17 Aug 2011 77,976 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

condition rear number plate

covers over door sills

offside door mirrow glass cracked

offside front tyre near wear indicators

offside rear tyrewearing on inside edgeand near wear indicators

offside wiper blade starting to split on ends

Pass 4 Aug 2010 74,078 miles

slight wear front brake discs

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

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

condition rear number plate

covers over door sills

front brake pads look low

nearside front tyre near wear indicators

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge and near wear indicators

Pass 29 Jul 2009 67,303 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

condition rear number plate

front brake pads look low

rear brake pads look low

Fail 29 Jul 2009 67,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

condition rear number plate

front brake pads look low

rear brake pads look low

Pass 13 Aug 2007 55,494 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 48,660 miles

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

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

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

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

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 PUF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PUF, 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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KW02 PUF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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