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N16 XAC

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

227,431 mi
Last recorded227,431 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 XAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 227,431 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot torn

Offside Front Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 203,424 miles

Oil Leak

Fail 6 Jun 2017 203,424 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil Leak

Pass 24 May 2016 192,878 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2015 184,745 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 176,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 May 2014 176,188 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 May 2013 164,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 164,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2012 155,171 miles

n/s/f fog lamp not working

Fail 24 Apr 2012 155,171 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 16 Apr 2011 146,238 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 146,243 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 141,596 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 113,894 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 75,193 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 47,896 miles

nearside front tyre on limit front brake pads near limit

Pass 31 Mar 2006 38,961 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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N16 XAC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 N16 XAC, 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 N16 XAC registered?

N16 XAC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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