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MW02 NDF

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,097 mi
Last recorded125,097 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW02 NDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 125,097 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side step bar brackets heavily corroded

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2023 125,097 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side step bar brackets heavily corroded

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 119,803 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 114,211 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 114,200 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 111,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread and sidewalls heavily cracking and perished

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

Offside Rear tyre tread and sidewalls heavily cracking and perished

minor oil leak from rear differential

severe engine oil leaks

Fail 27 Jul 2017 111,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner steering rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread and sidewalls heavily cracking and perished

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

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

Offside Rear tyre tread and sidewalls heavily cracking and perished

minor oil leak from rear differential

severe engine oil leaks

Pass 28 Jul 2016 107,025 miles

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

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

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

Nearside brake pipe union heavily corroded (from master cylinder).

Nearside tyre heavily cracked and perished

Offside Rear tyre heavily cracked and perished.

engine oil leak(s)

nail in NSF tyre tread.

Fail 23 Jul 2016 106,984 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (under load) (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (under load) (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Nearside brake pipe union heavily corroded (from master cylinder).

Nearside tyre heavily cracked and perished

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

Offside Rear tyre heavily cracked and perished.

engine oil leak(s)

nail in NSF tyre tread.

Pass 31 Jul 2015 99,930 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 99,930 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2014 97,673 miles

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

front tryes worn low at edges

Fail 28 Jul 2014 97,659 miles

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

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

front tryes worn low at edges

Pass 29 Jul 2013 95,077 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 90,423 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 84,094 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 76,369 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)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 73,428 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 67,009 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 61,375 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2006 53,835 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 38,675 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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MW02 NDF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MW02 NDF, 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 MW02 NDF registered?

MW02 NDF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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