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OU02 MWV

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

White Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,177 mi
Last recorded210,177 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 MWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2021 210,177 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 149,410 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front brackets protruding through grill posing threat to pedestrians

Fail 19 Jul 2019 203,578 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front brackets protruding through grill posing threat to pedestrians

Pass 21 Jul 2018 194,156 miles

Nearside Front side light flickers

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

travel on hand break advise adjustment

Fail 11 Jul 2018 194,147 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front side light flickers

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

travel on hand break advise adjustment

Fail 18 Jun 2018 194,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play lock nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play lock nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front side light flickers

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

travel on park brake advise adjustment

Pass 8 Jun 2017 184,094 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Fail 19 May 2017 184,080 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 181,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

Fail 21 May 2015 180,501 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 180,501 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 177,163 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 163,345 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 16,334 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 151,181 miles

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

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

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 14 Mar 2011 137,542 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 127,079 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 115,908 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 106,848 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 92,124 miles

rear discs scored rear brake pads reaching minimum limit

Pass 14 Mar 2006 77,978 miles

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

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

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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OU02 MWV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in White with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OU02 MWV, 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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OU02 MWV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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