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PL02 ZFO

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,350 mi
Last recorded124,350 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 ZFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 124,350 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 123,258 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both sides rear tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 May 2016 111,082 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2016 111,078 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 99,534 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 99,520 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 84,053 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2014 84,047 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2013 79,318 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

power steering pump drive belt splitting

Fail 8 Feb 2013 79,318 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

power steering pump drive belt splitting

Pass 6 Feb 2012 74,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres perished

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

Fail 3 Feb 2012 74,550 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres perished

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 9 Feb 2011 70,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 3 Feb 2010 68,310 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 68,310 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 64,913 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 61,058 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 61,058 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

All brake discs heavily worn,high ridges on edge of all discs,

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 57,211 miles

Advise, nearside rear tyre has a small cut in outer sidewall

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 48,982 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 ZFO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PL02 ZFO, 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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PL02 ZFO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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