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MT02 WUA

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,750 mi
Last recorded146,750 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 WUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 146,750 miles

Parking brake travel close to maximum

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Nov 2018 146,614 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member corroded through in several places (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake travel close to maximum

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Dec 2017 141,905 miles

Fuel system may be leaking near side rear

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Traction control does not switch off

Fail 18 Dec 2017 141,871 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to state corroded brake pipes (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded from master cylinder at chassis near side front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fuel system may be leaking near side rear

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Traction control does not switch off

Pass 25 May 2016 139,433 miles

oil residue

os side repeater lense broken

Pass 20 May 2015 133,732 miles

nsf outer cv boot pin holes

oil resadue on engine

smallstone chips in window screen

Fail 20 May 2015 133,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nsf outer cv boot pin holes

oil resadue on engine

smallstone chips in window screen

Pass 16 May 2014 127,831 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 122,329 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 117,456 miles

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly coroded at n/s/f

both rear anti roll bar d bushes have slight play

esp light on

Fail 2 May 2012 117,284 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

steering rack has slight movement in attachment bushes

Pass 13 Apr 2011 109,272 miles

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)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 109,272 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 99,212 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 99,206 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 89,212 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)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 80,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 80,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2008 80,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 71,134 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 70,365 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 57,991 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 WUA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MT02 WUA, 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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MT02 WUA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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