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OW02 UEX

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

156,288 mi
Last recorded156,288 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW02 UEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 156,288 miles

Metal Brake Pipes slighty corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Vehicle has Oil Leak

Vehicle showing corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Jan 2019 156,288 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Metal Brake Pipes slighty corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Vehicle has Oil Leak

Vehicle showing corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Dec 2017 146,748 miles

Metal Brake Pipes slighty corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle has oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 136,608 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 136,606 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 126,056 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front steering drumstick has slight play

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 102,762 miles

N/s/r hub has play in lower ball joint

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2015 102,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

N/s/r hub has play in lower ball joint

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2014 90,581 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 90,581 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 83,403 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 83,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 76,463 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 76,463 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 68,318 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 60,748 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 60,748 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 54,587 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 45,817 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 45,812 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 41,125 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 UEX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UEX, 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 UEX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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