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PX02 PLF

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

156,775 mi
Last recorded156,775 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX02 PLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 156,775 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 145,691 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 135,442 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 135,442 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 128,469 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 128,496 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 120,252 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 120,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 112,349 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 112,349 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 102,915 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 92,610 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

offside rear driveshaft oil seal damp

some corrosion to rear wheel arches

Fail 16 Apr 2013 92,440 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

offside rear driveshaft oil seal damp

some corrosion to rear wheel arches

Pass 8 May 2012 86,850 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2011 81,367 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2010 76,942 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 76,942 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2009 72,178 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 67,532 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 67,532 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 58,264 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 38,419 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 29,790 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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PX02 PLF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PX02 PLF, 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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PX02 PLF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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