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RG02 MLO

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Grey Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

216,306 mi
Last recorded216,306 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 MLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 216,306 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 211,993 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 211,975 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2020 202,712 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 199,168 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 199,164 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 195,900 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2017 192,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 27 Mar 2017 192,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 19 Jan 2016 183,815 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 183,812 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 167,061 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 167,061 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 149,326 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 149,326 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 124,370 miles

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 3 May 2011 93,058 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Apr 2011 92,978 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 May 2010 83,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 May 2010 83,374 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Apr 2009 72,743 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 72,743 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 57,571 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 45,701 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 31,664 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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RG02 MLO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Grey with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 RG02 MLO, 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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RG02 MLO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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