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KY02 VKD

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,259 mi
Last recorded146,259 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY02 VKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 146,259 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 146,163 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit manafactures plate level 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 140,661 miles

Front tyres edges wearing slightly

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 133,267 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 133,267 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded From master cylinder along chassis x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 126,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Uneven wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Uneven wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 126,229 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Uneven wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Uneven wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 119,289 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 113,695 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 113,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 104,001 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 103,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 66,634 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracking, replacement advised.

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 56,147 miles

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

Nearside front and offside rear tyre perishing

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 47,982 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear not allowing inspection of seat belt

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 39,444 miles

child seat fitted at nearside rear seat not allowing inspection of seat belt

Pass 16 Nov 2006 26,497 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 17,490 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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KY02 VKD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 KY02 VKD, 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 VKD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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