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N13 MPL

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

White Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,020 mi
Last recorded139,020 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN13 MPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2015 139,020 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

emit blue smoke on accelerater

emits black smoke on accelerater

rear hand brake just met the limit 16%

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 20 Sep 2014 136,681 miles

Longitudinal brake pipes are corroded,rear pads are worn,play in o/s steering inner rod joint,slight smoke from the exhaust

Fail 20 Sep 2014 136,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Longitudinal brake pipes are corroded,rear pads are worn,play in o/s steering inner rod joint,slight smoke from the exhaust

Pass 20 Jun 2013 129,076 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

gear oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 May 2012 123,262 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 123,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 113,954 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 113,954 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2010 103,156 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 103,156 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 May 2009 95,205 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 95,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 83,975 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 73,299 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 61,807 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

brake warning light on.

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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N13 MPL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in White with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N13 MPL, 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 N13 MPL registered?

N13 MPL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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