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PF02 KKU

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,093 mi
Last recorded142,093 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF02 KKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 142,093 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2013 142,093 miles

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

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

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

headlamp leveling bracket broken

Pass 18 May 2012 136,799 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2012 136,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 May 2012 136,791 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 130,207 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy

coil springs corroded

covers undervehicle

exhaust corroded

oil leak on engine

outter cills corroded

rear subfram corroded

slight play in front d bushies

Fail 8 Apr 2011 130,207 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

coil springs corroded

covers undervehicle

exhaust corroded

oil leak on engine

outter cills corroded

rear subfram corroded

slight play in front d bushies

Pass 13 Apr 2010 127,739 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 127,737 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 121,223 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 108,331 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 104,781 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 104,781 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 93,116 miles

outer sill covers fitted

sump guards fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2005 68,942 miles

brake pedal travel nearly reaches floor. does not feel spongy

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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PF02 KKU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PF02 KKU, 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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PF02 KKU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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