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OU02 XOP

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,183 mi
Last recorded136,183 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 XOP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 136,183 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front inner arm (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 124,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 124,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 109,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windows tinted

Pass 12 Jul 2012 98,156 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 98,156 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 92,736 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 92,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 87,733 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 83,515 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 83,515 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 80,267 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 80,081 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 68,451 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 51,209 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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OU02 XOP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XOP, 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 XOP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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