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R666 ESL

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

168,091 mi
Last recorded168,091 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR666 ESL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 168,091 miles

both head light lenses slightly discoloured

damage to rear bumper on the n/s

both front indicators slightly whitening

o/s/f + n/s/f suspension lower ball joint has slight play

Fail 7 Dec 2017 168,091 miles

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

both front indicators slightly whitening

both head light lenses slightly discoloured

damage to rear bumper on the n/s

o/s/f + n/s/f suspension lower ball joint has slight play

Pass 16 Dec 2016 159,108 miles

damage to rear bumper

n/s/f + o/s/f suspension arm lower ball joint has slight play.

Pass 17 Dec 2015 147,102 miles

offside front metal brake pipe becomming corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2014 133,029 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 113,905 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 113,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Both front outer anti roll bar bushes worn

Engine oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2012 93,391 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 93,391 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 86,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 86,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 78,721 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 72,197 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 68,425 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 54,973 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 50,354 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 45,884 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 37,848 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 37,844 miles

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

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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R666 ESL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R666 ESL, 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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R666 ESL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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