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ME02 UXA

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,017 mi
Last recorded142,017 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME02 UXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 142,017 miles

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

exhaust has been shortened

Fail 24 Mar 2021 141,961 miles

Fuel system component leaking on the engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust has been shortened

Pass 19 Mar 2020 138,241 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED COVERING COMPONENTS.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 138,215 miles

Brake performance not tested NOT TESTED DUE TO PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COVERS FITTED COVERING COMPONENTS.

Offside Front BRAKE HOSE NOT SECURE.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 134,087 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED COVERING COMPONENTS.

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE/GEARBOX AND REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 134,087 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

ENGINE COVERS FITTED COVERING COMPONENTS.

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE/GEARBOX AND REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 118,311 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 106,598 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 95,712 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Jul 2015

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 92,082 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 92,082 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 76,213 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 76,213 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 69,038 miles

drivers door mirror glass fading

Fail 3 Sep 2012 69,038 miles

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

drivers door mirror glass fading

Pass 12 Aug 2011 61,767 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 61,767 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 55,678 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 55,670 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 49,473 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 49,473 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 43,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Aug 2007 40,115 miles

DRIVERS WASHER JET ONLY JUST HITTING SCREEN

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN CLOSE TO LIMITS

Pass 3 Aug 2006 32,869 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 UXA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ME02 UXA, 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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ME02 UXA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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