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RA02 KRK

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

157,898 mi
Last recorded157,898 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 KRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 157,898 miles

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 157,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 153,208 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 149,829 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 149,697 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 152,168 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 152,168 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake fluid low

Pass 5 May 2016 137,240 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 137,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 129,061 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 129,034 miles

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

Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 124,431 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 124,431 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2012 111,587 miles

nearside rear indicator faded

unable to view brake pads fully

unable to view rear coil springs fully

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2012 111,580 miles

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

nearside rear indicator faded

unable to view brake pads fully

unable to view rear coil springs fully

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2011 97,325 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 87,630 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 87,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F Side light dim

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 72,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 63,956 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 54,542 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 42,173 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 42,173 miles

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

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

wear in front brake discs (recommend new discs with new pads)

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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RA02 KRK 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 60.9%.

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 RA02 KRK, 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 RA02 KRK registered?

RA02 KRK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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