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OV02 CVL

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,307 mi
Last recorded186,307 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 CVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 186,307 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 9 May 2011 186,307 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2010 172,779 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 154,635 miles

rear brake pads very low and need replacing

Pass 16 Apr 2008 133,917 miles

Anti-roll bar bushes slight wear

O/S/ cat broken up

chip in windscreen not bad enough to fail yet

slight play in all 4 ball joints

slight play in steering rack

small oil leak from g/box

Fail 27 Apr 2007 111,149 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 111,149 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 87,244 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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OV02 CVL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV02 CVL, 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 OV02 CVL registered?

OV02 CVL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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