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RG02 NNT

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,844 mi
Last recorded162,844 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 NNT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2023 162,844 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

covers fitted

n/s/f fog light in op

o/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to front mountain points

slight corrosion to rear chassis mountain points (strong advise)

slight corrosion to rear sub frame (strong advise)

Pass 18 Jul 2022 157,774 miles

Covers fitted

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge + perished

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Looks to be close/on minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight corrosion to offside rear body mounting area

Slight corrosion to offside rear sill

Slight corrosion to rear subframe

Slight corrosion to under-body but not excessive time of test

Fail 6 Jul 2022 157,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Covers fitted

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge + perished

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Looks to be close/on minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight corrosion to offside rear sill

Slight corrosion to rear subframe

Slight corrosion to under-body but not excessive time of test

Pass 2 Jun 2021 150,589 miles

Both headlights slightly deteriorated

Covers fitted

Nearside rear drop link slightly corroded

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges + perished

Offside front tyre perished + wearing on inner edge

Offside rear outer wheel arch has some corrosion

Rear brake pads low

Slight damage to nearside side repeater lens

Tow bar mounting areas slightly corroded

Fail 27 May 2021 150,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords due to excessive perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both headlights slightly deteriorated

Covers fitted

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges + perished

Offside front tyre perished + wearing on inner edge

Offside rear outer wheel arch has some corrosion

Rear brake pads low

Slight damage to nearside side repeater lens

Pass 27 May 2020 144,582 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 142,469 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 139,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear sub frame and suspension components corroded

Vehicle underside and some component mountings corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2016 139,897 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from master cylinder to ABS pump (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from master cylinder to ABS pump (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint inner track rod (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear sub frame and suspension components corroded

Vehicle underside and some component mountings corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2015 134,189 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2015 134,187 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 129,704 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slight play in offside steerig rack inner joint

Fail 14 Jun 2014 129,679 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

slight play in offside steerig rack inner joint

Pass 10 May 2013 118,521 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 118,496 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 May 2012 110,894 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 103,061 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 95,477 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 87,111 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 79,748 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 79,748 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2007 67,535 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 67,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 53,191 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 NNT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NNT, 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 NNT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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