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RF02 BYN

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

140,773 mi
Last recorded140,773 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 BYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 140,773 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 139,202 miles

Both rear shock absorbers slight corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 136,384 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 131,150 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 131,108 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

offside rear lower suspension ball joint has minor play

Pass 31 Jul 2018 126,885 miles

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

both front flexible brake hoses slightly deteriorated

both headlamp images slightly deteriorated

offside rear lower suspension ball joint has minor play

Fail 20 Jul 2018 126,597 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn outer 'O' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'O' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front flexible brake hoses slightly deteriorated

both headlamp images slightly deteriorated

offside rear lower suspension ball joint has minor play

Pass 29 Jul 2017 122,415 miles

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

both front headlamp images slightly deteriorated

offside indicator side repeater slightly dim, but still visible from a reasonable distance

Pass 7 Jul 2016 119,356 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 112,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2014 106,365 miles

Slight lift in both front lower arm ball joints.

Fail 20 Jul 2013 100,166 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 100,166 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 99,693 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 96,474 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 92,649 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 92,648 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 10 May 2010 88,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 81,233 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 75,410 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2007 69,101 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 59,554 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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RF02 BYN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RF02 BYN, 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 RF02 BYN registered?

RF02 BYN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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The MOT history for RF02 BYN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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