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NV02 DZB

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

152,651 mi
Last recorded152,651 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV02 DZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 152,651 miles

sill covers fitted

under vehicle corrosion

Fail 10 Jan 2022 152,648 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner door sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

sill covers fitted

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2021 151,054 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 151,039 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 149,392 miles

front and rear inner wheel arch covers fitted /cant see testable items

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2019 149,392 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights /no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front and rear inner wheel arch covers fitted /cant see testable items

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2019 147,577 miles

off side door mirror fadeing

rear under vehicle corrosion

Fail 10 Jan 2019 147,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch area x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

off side door mirror fadeing

rear under vehicle corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2018 146,791 miles

light under vehicle corrosion

Fail 2 Jan 2018 146,786 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

light under vehicle corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2016 145,072 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 145,068 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 141,929 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 138,057 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 126,702 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 123,023 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 120,829 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 120,828 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2012 116,240 miles

Centre rear stop lamp not working

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 116,240 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Centre rear stop lamp not working

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 104,127 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 104,028 miles

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

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 91,785 miles

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

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 91,528 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

spare wheel mounted stop lamp not working

Fail 12 Dec 2008 79,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 79,017 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 61,320 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 49,074 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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NV02 DZB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 NV02 DZB, 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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NV02 DZB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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