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PY02 OLN

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Green Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

157,782 mi
Last recorded157,782 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY02 OLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2020 157,782 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Abs pump across sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Abs pump across sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear underside heavily corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2019 143,333 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 140,235 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 133,477 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 128,546 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2015 121,537 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

park brake efficiency only just passed

Fail 6 Oct 2015 121,226 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

park brake efficiency only just passed

Fail 24 Oct 2014 113,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 113,733 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 106,946 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2012 102,796 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 96,783 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 92,612 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 92,438 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 89,303 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 89,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 84,457 miles

o/s/r lower ball joint worn

Fail 2 Sep 2008 84,457 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

o/s/r lower ball joint worn

Pass 19 Jul 2007 75,745 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 75,737 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 59,148 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 59,148 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 23 Jun 2005 44,182 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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PY02 OLN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Green with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PY02 OLN, 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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PY02 OLN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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