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PL02 CXA

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Gold Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,128 mi
Last recorded157,128 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 CXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 157,128 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 149,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 143,770 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 135,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge & cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 135,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge & cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 127,800 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak.

Fail 16 Sep 2015 127,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak.

Pass 18 Sep 2014 119,726 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2014 119,726 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 113,198 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 107,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 99,261 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Apr 2010 85,299 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2009 75,727 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2009 75,727 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 65,341 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 56,114 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 46,601 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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PL02 CXA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Gold with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PL02 CXA, 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 PL02 CXA registered?

PL02 CXA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is PL02 CXA safe to buy?

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