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OW02 BKA

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Bronze Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

181,764 mi
Last recorded181,764 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW02 BKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 181,764 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Inner and outer sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of body

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside sill corroded

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 177,146 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Inner and outer sill covers fitted preventing inspection of sill areas

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside front wing corroded

Offside sill corroded

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

Park brake efficiency low

Fail 15 Mar 2021 177,089 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Inner and outer sill covers fitted preventing inspection of sill areas

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside front wing corroded

Offside sill corroded

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

Park brake efficiency low

Pass 9 Mar 2020 173,578 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2019 169,804 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 165,422 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 165,261 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d/ bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s mains (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 162,427 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s mains (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 162,422 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s mains (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 157,998 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s mains (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 157,984 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' n/s and o/s (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure link bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s mains (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 154,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2014 151,592 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2013 146,244 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2012 141,936 miles

unable to check front brake pads properly

Fail 20 Feb 2012 141,933 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

unable to check front brake pads properly

Pass 17 Feb 2011 139,634 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

front inner brake pads look low

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Feb 2011 139,634 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

front inner brake pads look low

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear indicators almost white light

Pass 17 Feb 2010 132,902 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 132,879 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 115,868 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 95,185 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 85,657 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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OW02 BKA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Bronze with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OW02 BKA, 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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OW02 BKA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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