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OV02 CWA

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,383 mi
Last recorded135,383 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 CWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 135,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 129,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 121,511 miles

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

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 111,533 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 102,806 miles

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

trailor socket insecure/loose

Fail 17 Jul 2009 93,096 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 93,096 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 85,656 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nail nsf tyre tread

nail nsr tyre tread

rear brake pad linigs wearing low suggest inspected with wheels removed

Pass 29 Jul 2008 85,656 miles

nail nsf tyre tread

nail nsr tyre tread

rear brake pad linigs wearing low suggest inspected with wheels removed

Pass 26 Jul 2007 68,969 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 68,969 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 59,168 miles

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

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 CWA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CWA, 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 CWA registered?

OV02 CWA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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