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ML02 PEN

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,011 mi
Last recorded146,011 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 PEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 146,011 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 140,540 miles

Corrosion to front shocks

Corrosion to rear shocks

Corrosion to rear springs

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level 1/2 full

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively lack of reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A <10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 134,229 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 134,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 123,334 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NS + OS (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 101,044 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 86,780 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 68,149 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 68,149 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 52,815 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 40,898 miles

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

rear brake pipe across subframe corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2010 32,577 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 26,077 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 20,644 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 18,336 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 15,143 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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ML02 PEN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PEN, 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 ML02 PEN registered?

ML02 PEN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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