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PL02 ZFX

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Red Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

177,245 mi
Last recorded177,245 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 ZFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 177,245 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 175,357 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 169,643 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 167,458 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 160,944 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 154,871 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 143,994 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 143,994 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 135,115 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 125,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 125,130 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 113,005 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 113,005 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 102,582 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 102,582 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 92,568 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 92,568 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 83,824 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 74,181 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 64,543 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 54,995 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2005 41,450 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 ZFX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Red with a 2,688cc 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 PL02 ZFX, 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 ZFX registered?

PL02 ZFX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 19 July 2002.

Is PL02 ZFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL02 ZFX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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