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KY02 AOT

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,839 mi
Last recorded143,839 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY02 AOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 143,839 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 143,837 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 140,931 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute All (4.4.4 (a))

Front Slight play in roll bar bushes

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

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

Slight play in steering rack mounts

Pass 13 Nov 2019 138,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Slight play in steering rack mounts

Fail 13 Nov 2019 138,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Slight play in steering rack mounts

Pass 23 Nov 2018 136,030 miles

Front Brake discs worn

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 136,030 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake discs worn

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 132,796 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 126,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 126,346 miles

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 117,132 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 109,952 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 104,361 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Oct 2012 98,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Nov 2011 93,148 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 93,145 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 86,786 miles

Steering Rack Mounts Slightly Worn

Pass 11 Dec 2009 81,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Dec 2009 81,329 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads low and discs wearing.

rear brake pads low.

Pass 9 Dec 2008 72,186 miles

offside rear tyre bold on inner edge, small cuts in edge of tread.

Fail 9 Dec 2008 72,186 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre bold on inner edge, small cuts in edge of tread.

Pass 7 Dec 2007 65,058 miles

offside front tyre wearing bold on inner edge.

Fail 4 Dec 2007 64,996 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing bold on inner edge.

Pass 13 Dec 2006 56,327 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 47,370 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 46,750 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 46,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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KY02 AOT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 KY02 AOT, 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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KY02 AOT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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