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L333 BUC

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

192,992 mi
Last recorded192,992 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL333 BUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 192,992 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 186,122 miles

both front to rear brake pipes poor

front and rear anti roll bar bushes poor

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre inner side wall poor

slight play in nearside and offside front lower ball joints

Fail 1 Nov 2017 185,975 miles

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes poor

front and rear anti roll bar bushes poor

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre inner side wall poor

slight play in nearside and offside front lower ball joints

Pass 14 Nov 2016 178,681 miles

front anti roll bar mounting & end bushes worn

front to rear metal brake pipes poor con

rear anti roll bar mounting bushes worn

rear pads worn

Fail 10 Nov 2016 178,679 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part both front on support bracket (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working incorrect or bulb fitted wrong way (1.3.2b)

front anti roll bar mounting & end bushes worn

front to rear metal brake pipes poor con

rear anti roll bar mounting bushes worn

rear pads worn

Pass 9 Nov 2015 170,068 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 170,047 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 158,226 miles

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)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 158,223 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 148,340 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 148,340 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 139,434 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Jun 2011 127,600 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 115,892 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 104,185 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 100,332 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 97,311 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 90,040 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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L333 BUC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc 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 L333 BUC, 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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L333 BUC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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