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RD02 FBX

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,634 mi
Last recorded118,634 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD02 FBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 118,634 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 116,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 113,866 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 108,733 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 100,091 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 99,978 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 92,934 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 89,774 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 89,688 miles

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

BAS/ESP Warning light on intermittantly.

Nearside door mirror insecure.

Pass 29 Oct 2013 85,821 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 81,228 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 81,228 miles

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 80,822 miles

Small oil leak to engine

Small oil leak to gearbox

Pass 7 Feb 2011 72,125 miles

Nail in Near side rear tyre

Nail in Off side rear tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2010 65,916 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 65,916 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 64,468 miles

off side front washers need attention

slight pull to steering to near side

uneven wear to front tyres ,and low tyre tread ,

Pass 21 Dec 2007 60,058 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 45,285 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 28,302 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 FBX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FBX, 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 FBX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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