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ME02 SKX

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,164 mi
Last recorded90,164 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME02 SKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 90,164 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 86,243 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 84,007 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 80,475 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 80,432 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Centre stop light missing

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 78,829 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 67,898 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 355,200 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 125,708 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 125,708 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 114,995 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 114,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 108,022 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 108,022 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 96,704 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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ME02 SKX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ME02 SKX, 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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What year was ME02 SKX registered?

ME02 SKX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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