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RD02 ERU

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,122 mi
Last recorded103,122 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD02 ERU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 103,122 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 8 Jun 2018 101,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle

Fail 8 Jun 2018 101,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle

Pass 8 Jun 2017 99,066 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 27 Mar 2015 92,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 87,094 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear diff leaking.

Pass 23 Mar 2013 82,370 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 82,370 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 76,999 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 76,698 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 72,481 miles

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

front ddiscs lipprd and worn

rear discs worn

Pass 4 Mar 2010 65,590 miles

both front outer anti roll bar bushes worn

both rear indicator bulbs becoming white

centre brake light not working

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2009 58,430 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 51,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 42,455 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 35,287 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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RD02 ERU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 RD02 ERU, 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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RD02 ERU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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