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NFB 49

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

90,769 mi
Last recorded90,769 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFB 49
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 90,769 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 89,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 88,244 miles

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

Nearside fuel filter / top of tank area damp

Fail 5 Apr 2024 88,244 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside fuel filter / top of tank area damp

Pass 27 Mar 2023 86,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 85,329 miles

fuel tank / filter area damp

Fail 4 Apr 2022 85,326 miles

Brake performance not tested due to pipe condition (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank / filter area damp

Pass 18 Mar 2021 83,388 miles

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

fuel tank / filter area damp

Pass 18 Mar 2020 81,655 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 79,051 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 77,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 76,045 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 76,044 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 72,625 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 72,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 67,604 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 63,012 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 63,012 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 59,186 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 59,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 56,042 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)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 56,042 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 52,554 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 52,554 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 49,235 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 49,231 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 44,462 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 44,462 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 39,139 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 39,139 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 33,108 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)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 29,188 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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NFB 49 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 NFB 49, 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 NFB 49 registered?

NFB 49 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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The MOT history for NFB 49 shows 32 tests with a 65.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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