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OE02 XXU

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,322 mi
Last recorded127,322 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE02 XXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 127,322 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlamp washer not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 127,319 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlamp washer not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 116,797 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front anti-roll bar bushes worn play in

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres worn low and deteriorated

Rear wheel archs corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2016 110,110 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear and rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front anti-roll bar bushes worn

Offside Front tyre worn of on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 110,106 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear and rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front anti-roll bar bushes worn

Offside Front tyre worn of on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 96,507 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 96,507 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 87,039 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn

play in both rear lower arm balljoints

Fail 27 Aug 2013 80,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2013 80,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2012 76,317 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 70,435 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 65,425 miles

advise condition of rear number plate

Fail 19 Aug 2009 60,015 miles

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

battery leaking at time of test

n/s repeater lens broken at time of test

oil warning light on at time of test

rear number plate starting to discolour at time of test

Pass 19 Aug 2009 60,015 miles

battery leaking at time of test

n/s repeater lens broken at time of test

oil warning light on at time of test

rear number plate starting to discolour at time of test

Pass 26 Aug 2008 54,402 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 46,520 miles

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 36,962 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 28,714 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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OE02 XXU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 OE02 XXU, 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 OE02 XXU registered?

OE02 XXU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 22 August 2002.

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