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KX02 WFU

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,399 mi
Last recorded132,399 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX02 WFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 132,399 miles

Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play lift in joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure area damaged --lamp taped (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play lift in joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

brake hose ferrules corroded

front and rear suspension anti-roll bar bushes and also link bushes deteriorated

steering rack mounts deteriorated

Fail 23 Aug 2018 132,399 miles

Exhaust system insecure tail pipe bracket fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play lift in joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure area damaged --lamp taped (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play lift in joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

brake hose ferrules corroded

front and rear suspension anti-roll bar bushes and also link bushes deteriorated

steering rack mounts deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2017 120,583 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded

headlamp lens's deteriorated slightly affecting the beam images

rear exhaust mount bracket broken

steering rack mount bushes deteriorated

Fail 23 Aug 2017 119,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH PIPES RUNNING TOWARDS FRONT (3.6.B.2c)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded

headlamp lens's deteriorated slightly affecting the beam images

rear exhaust mount bracket broken

steering rack mount bushes deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2016 106,151 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cannot be fully inspected as 2 pipes disappear behind covers & chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 97,006 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 96,727 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing broken (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 90,483 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 90,483 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 83,081 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 83,079 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 76,826 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 74,205 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 70,868 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 64,126 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 59,563 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 59,560 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 51,333 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 42,376 miles

N/S/R Seat belt covered by child seat (not tested)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 36,237 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 36,231 miles

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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KX02 WFU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KX02 WFU, 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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KX02 WFU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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