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PN02 FBL

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

102,291 mi
Last recorded102,291 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN02 FBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 102,291 miles

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in steering rack ()

Central Rear Rear subframe corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 101,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 99,728 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 99,724 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 99,414 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Entire underside of vehicle corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 99,215 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 99,215 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 98,209 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 96,882 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 95,352 miles

rear exhaust hanger corroded off (system still secure)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 95,352 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear exhaust hanger corroded off (system still secure)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 93,779 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 90,982 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 90,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 86,113 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 80,848 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 80,848 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 72,961 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 65,843 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 65,843 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 58,331 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 58,331 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside rear disc wearing thin

Pass 6 Jul 2009 50,564 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 42,958 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 40,411 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 33,936 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 28,352 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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PN02 FBL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 PN02 FBL, 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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PN02 FBL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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