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MT02 XEW

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

147,746 mi
Last recorded147,746 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 147,746 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2021 147,746 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 143,145 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear stabilizer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear stabilizer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 143,132 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear stabilizer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear stabilizer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 138,304 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 138,291 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 131,367 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear brake pipes quite rusted (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 125,803 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 116,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 111,885 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 111,885 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 104,408 miles

o/s/f n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edge and near limit

Pass 12 Jul 2012 97,450 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 97,369 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 90,301 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 90,301 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 81,998 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 81,998 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 73,108 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 67,147 miles

O/S mirropr glass poor.

Pass 5 Jul 2007 56,057 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 43,507 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 43,493 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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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MT02 XEW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XEW, 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 XEW registered?

MT02 XEW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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