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OW02 BPO

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,548 mi
Last recorded99,548 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW02 BPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 99,548 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 99,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 90,879 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 90,844 miles

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

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 85,055 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 70,200 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 50,754 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 50,754 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 41,957 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 41,957 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2005 29,829 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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OW02 BPO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BPO, 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 OW02 BPO registered?

OW02 BPO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 August 2002.

Is OW02 BPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW02 BPO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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