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OV02 RGU

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

126,360 mi
Last recorded126,360 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 RGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 126,360 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 126,357 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 121,944 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 121,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from abs unit too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from abs unit too offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front headlight levelling link broken

Pass 3 Nov 2021 119,091 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 110,984 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 106,965 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 106,962 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2018 101,580 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 95,103 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 95,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 92,246 miles

Offside Rear tyre nail

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2014 82,479 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 74,019 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 74,019 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 67,736 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 61,963 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 61,963 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 60,479 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 51,071 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 45,843 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 38,392 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 29,663 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 21,082 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 RGU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RGU, 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 RGU registered?

OV02 RGU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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