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RF51 KDO

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Green Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,581 mi
Last recorded146,581 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 KDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 146,581 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute all indicator flashing to fast (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod has slight play ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear anti roll bar bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

under body corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2025 146,581 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault esp light on dash (7.12 (e))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine engine has a oil leak /dripping /cover in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working no side lights front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper rip not cleaning screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute all indicator flashing to fast (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod has slight play ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear anti roll bar bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

under body corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2024 142,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 133,078 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 123,188 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 120,222 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in engine bay. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 117,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 111,533 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 102,710 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 96,316 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 90,761 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 84,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 84,867 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 78,496 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 72,046 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 72,025 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 66,475 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 61,730 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear seats missing

Fail 6 Dec 2010 61,730 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

rear seats missing

Pass 17 Dec 2009 53,904 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 53,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 46,492 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 40,895 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 35,452 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 28,384 miles

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

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

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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RF51 KDO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Green with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 RF51 KDO, 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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RF51 KDO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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