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NC02 GWM

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

161,419 mi
Last recorded161,419 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC02 GWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 161,419 miles

O/S/R Tyre has had a repair to inner side wall

oil leaks from around engine area

Fail 23 May 2016 161,419 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault esp warning light on dash (2.1.4c)

O/S/R Tyre has had a repair to inner side wall

oil leaks from around engine area

Fail 13 Apr 2016 161,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2014 147,562 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 136,615 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 136,600 miles

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

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 125,180 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 125,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 108,895 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 97,335 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 97,335 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 87,968 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 87,935 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 76,311 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 61,849 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 61,373 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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NC02 GWM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 NC02 GWM, 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 NC02 GWM registered?

NC02 GWM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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