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PF02 XJY

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

110,678 mi
Last recorded110,678 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF02 XJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 110,678 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 107,684 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 102,526 miles

Central Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jun 2018 98,587 miles

Both anti roll bars heavily corroded

Both rear indicators discoloured

Engine oil leak

Front brake discs lipped

Offside front indicator discoloured

Rear chassis heavily corroded

Rear subframe heavily corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2017 94,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 85,733 miles

2 high level brake light bulbs inop

Both front brake discs lipped, worn and corroded

Both headlights are dim

Both rear coil springs corroded

Both rear indicators discoloured

General surface corrosion on rear underside of vehicle

Offside front indicator discoloured

Offside front shock absorber slight misting of oil

Offside rear brake hose ferrule corroded

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2016 85,733 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

2 high level brake light bulbs inop

Both front brake discs lipped, worn and corroded

Both headlights are dim

Both rear coil springs corroded

Both rear indicators discoloured

General surface corrosion on rear underside of vehicle

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside front indicator discoloured

Offside front shock absorber slight misting of oil

Offside rear brake hose ferrule corroded

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper blade insecure Both (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 79,794 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges (n/s worse than o/s)

general surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

n/s/f and both rear tyres getting low

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

surface corrosion on rigid brake pipes

Fail 21 Apr 2015 79,794 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges (n/s worse than o/s)

general surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

n/s/f and both rear tyres getting low

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

surface corrosion on rigid brake pipes

Pass 6 May 2014 75,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

general corrosion underside of vehicle

spare on limit

surface corroion all rigid brake pipes

Pass 29 Apr 2013 71,028 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

small engine undershield slightly insecure

surface corrosion all rigid brake pipes

Pass 2 May 2012 68,849 miles

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

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

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

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

bottom of rear springs corroded

small chips in windscreen

washers lacking power

Pass 4 May 2011 65,532 miles

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2010 63,951 miles

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

both rear tyre sidewalls deteriorating and worn on both outer edges

Fail 7 Jul 2010 63,951 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyre sidewalls deteriorating and worn on both outer edges

Pass 30 Apr 2009 61,698 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 61,698 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 60,869 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 60,869 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 56,567 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 47,992 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 47,992 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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PF02 XJY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XJY, 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 XJY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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