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RF02 OLR

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

144,418 mi
Last recorded144,418 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 OLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 144,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

dampness nearside rear caliper

Pass 17 Jan 2019 139,794 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 139,794 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system besides tank (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 134,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 130,136 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 125,982 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 122,042 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

spare flat

Pass 28 May 2013 114,546 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 98,895 miles

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

glow plug/engine management light on

Pass 2 Jun 2011 98,088 miles

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

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

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

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

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

replace front tyres as soon as possible, offside front tyre heavilly worn on inner sidewall but has just passed mot

Pass 10 May 2010 92,582 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 May 2009 83,509 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 72,496 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 59,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 47,914 miles

both front tyres on limit inner edge

Pass 11 May 2005 36,842 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 OLR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 OLR, 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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RF02 OLR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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