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MF02 VYP

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,523 mi
Last recorded122,523 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 VYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 122,523 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Dec 2017 122,523 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Dec 2016 107,857 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 81,993 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine cover & sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 81,993 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 81,993 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 81,993 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 80,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 73,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2014 73,058 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2013 65,882 miles

strong advise offside front tyre inner edge worn thin almost on limit

Fail 4 Jan 2013 65,879 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

strong advise offside front tyre inner edge worn thin almost on limit

Pass 7 Jan 2012 58,039 miles

tow bar electrics do not appear to be connected up at time of the test ! plugged test unit in no sign of any lights !

Fail 5 Jan 2012 58,035 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

tow bar electrics do not appear to be connected up at time of the test ! plugged test unit in no sign of any lights !

Pass 8 Jan 2011 55,929 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Jan 2010 53,450 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 49,713 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

noisey brakes ?

Pass 14 Jan 2008 45,037 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 39,214 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 32,168 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 VYP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MF02 VYP, 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 MF02 VYP registered?

MF02 VYP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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