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MM02 RNF

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

153,971 mi
Last recorded153,971 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM02 RNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 153,971 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

underbody corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2022 153,872 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side nsf osf (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side nsf osf (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material boht side osr nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 152,323 miles

light surface rust to underbody.

Pass 18 Jan 2020 149,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 147,887 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge and offside rear

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 10 Jan 2018 147,211 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside front nearside rear and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 14 Feb 2017 146,517 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside front nearside rear and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output and offside front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside and offside edges

Fail 14 Feb 2017 146,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside front nearside rear and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output and offside front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside and offside edges

Pass 5 Feb 2016 144,988 miles

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 144,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 143,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlights faded beam pattern within limits

Pass 11 Jan 2014 14,064 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 139,677 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

remove wheels to confirm brake condition

Pass 9 Jan 2013 139,677 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

remove wheels to confirm brake condition

Fail 7 Jan 2012 136,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2012 136,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2010 127,090 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 102,251 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 72,956 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 72,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 57,157 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 57,033 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 51,874 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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MM02 RNF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MM02 RNF, 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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MM02 RNF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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