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OV02 OAD

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Green Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

77,766 mi
Last recorded77,766 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 OAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 77,766 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (offside and nearside) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (offside and nearside) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 76,382 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 76,367 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn support mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn support mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (offside and neraside) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 74,996 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (upper and lower of engine) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (offside and nearside) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 71,664 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 67,278 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 67,278 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 62,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 57,381 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 57,381 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 53,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 50,016 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advice both front tyres worn unevenly close to 1.6mm

advice both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 28 Jun 2013 46,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advice slight damage to rear offside bumper

Pass 27 Jun 2012 42,202 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 38,430 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 34,531 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 29,166 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 27,020 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 24,143 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 20,337 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 OAD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Green with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OAD, 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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OV02 OAD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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