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RF02 FOT

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,062 mi
Last recorded91,062 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 FOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 91,062 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 79,676 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 74,226 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 74,226 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 70,546 miles

nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread

Fail 17 Jul 2010 70,546 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 13 Jul 2009 64,842 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 60,654 miles

advise rear pads getting low

Pass 8 Nov 2007 54,594 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 54,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise o/s/r tyre getting worn

advise slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 10 Jun 2006 44,339 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 FOT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RF02 FOT, 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 FOT registered?

RF02 FOT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 3 May 2002.

Is RF02 FOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF02 FOT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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