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MF02 VYN

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

158,562 mi
Last recorded158,562 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 VYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2019 158,562 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 141,870 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 141,857 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 123,589 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 123,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement END BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement END BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 113,158 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 100,721 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 88,562 miles

Oil leak

rear brake pads low

Pass 16 Nov 2013 75,592 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 66,185 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 66,184 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 58,618 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 50,413 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 50,227 miles

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)

Offside Inner Front 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 40,565 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 39,023 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 36,106 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 32,631 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 28,977 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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MF02 VYN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 MF02 VYN, 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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MF02 VYN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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