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ML02 BEA

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

155,076 mi
Last recorded155,076 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 BEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2023 155,076 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at flexy hose. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside drive shaft / gearbox seal leaking .

Engine oil leak.

Gearbox oil leak.

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 145,620 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear along nearside chassis. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear subframe. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 139,859 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 116,209 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 109,602 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 105,078 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 99,507 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 94,921 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2016 94,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 94,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 91,185 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear wheels,inner edges damaged

second cat repaired

Fail 26 Jun 2014 91,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear wheels,inner edges damaged

second cat repaired

Pass 27 Jun 2013 86,974 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

ns side indicator lense damaged

os middle row seat belt slow to retract

slight play in nsr wheel bearing

slight play in osr wheel bearing

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO NS MIDDLE ROW SEAT. THE SEAT IS VERY VERY LOOSE,THE SEAT BELT IS VERY TWISTED AND I BELEAVE THIS IS NOT FIT FOR PERPOSE

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO OS REAR SEAT. SEAT IS VERY LOOSE AND I BELEAVE IT NOT TO BE FIT FOR PERPOSE

Fail 25 Jun 2013 86,961 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear coil springs corroded

ns side indicator lense damaged

os middle row seat belt slow to retract

slight play in nsr wheel bearing

slight play in osr wheel bearing

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO NS MIDDLE ROW SEAT. THE SEAT IS VERY VERY LOOSE,THE SEAT BELT IS VERY TWISTED AND I BELEAVE THIS IS NOT FIT FOR PERPOSE

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO OS REAR SEAT. SEAT IS VERY LOOSE AND I BELEAVE IT NOT TO BE FIT FOR PERPOSE

Pass 20 Jun 2012 82,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 78,593 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jun 2010 74,834 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs worn

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 74,834 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs worn

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 70,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaust silencer deteriorating.

Pass 6 Jun 2008 64,076 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 56,429 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 56,429 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 45,600 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2005 32,855 miles

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

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

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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ML02 BEA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ML02 BEA, 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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ML02 BEA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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