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OW02 BNL

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

127,963 mi
Last recorded127,963 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW02 BNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 127,963 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 125,859 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 125,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 122,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 3mm. 275/55 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 122,645 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit: 0.80........ Average tested at 2.83 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 3mm. 275/55 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 118,794 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Surface corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Surface corrosion. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 118,689 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Damaged mirror glass reducing view to rear. (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split on end. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Surface corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Surface corrosion. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 116,585 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 116,575 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 112,159 miles

Offside door mirror glass deteriorating.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres heavy wear at inner shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 112,159 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside door mirror glass deteriorating.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres heavy wear at inner shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 108,870 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)

nearside and offside front tyres worn low/bald on inner edges. 275/55-17 v

Fail 29 Mar 2018 108,811 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn low/bald on inner edges. 275/55-17 v

Pass 30 Mar 2017 102,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2017 102,682 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2016 95,967 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 89,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSR tyre worn on inner shoulder

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

OSR tyre worn on inner shoulder

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2015 89,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSR tyre worn on inner shoulder

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OSR tyre worn on inner shoulder

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 84,783 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear number plate slightly damaged

Fail 28 Mar 2013 78,933 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 78,933 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 73,566 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 67,188 miles

oil contamination offside rear differential seal

Pass 30 Mar 2010 61,594 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 53,762 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 48,329 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 48,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 43,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

o/s/f tyre slighty7 worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Jan 2006 36,572 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2006 36,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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 BNL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 BNL, 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 BNL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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