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MT02 FJA

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,961 mi
Last recorded133,961 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 FJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 133,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 119,963 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 119,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 112,809 miles

Engine cover fitted at time of test

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

Undershield fitted at time of test

Various brake pipes covered in grease at time of test

Pass 21 Dec 2009 106,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine cover fitted at time of test

Undershield fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Dec 2009 106,160 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine cover fitted at time of test

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

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

Undershield fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Sep 2008 98,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 98,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 87,497 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 86,759 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 61,215 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 61,215 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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MT02 FJA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MT02 FJA, 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 MT02 FJA registered?

MT02 FJA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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