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R19 SEL

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,609 mi
Last recorded96,609 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR19 SEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 96,609 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 96,609 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 83,897 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

front fog light loose

rear bumper damged o/s

Fail 25 Aug 2011 83,897 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

front fog light loose

rear bumper damged o/s

Pass 27 Aug 2010 78,640 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 78,640 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 73,432 miles

advise near side front fog light not secure

Fail 28 Aug 2009 73,432 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advise near side front fog light not secure

Pass 6 Jan 2009 72,099 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 66,355 miles

FRONT WINDOW SCREEN HAS SOME CHIPS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OFF/SIDE DRIVERS DOOR WINDOW STUCK WITH TAPE

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 66,336 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

FRONT WINDOW SCREEN HAS SOME CHIPS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OFF/SIDE DRIVERS DOOR WINDOW STUCK WITH TAPE

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 37,461 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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R19 SEL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R19 SEL, 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 R19 SEL registered?

R19 SEL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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