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RG03 EAE

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Red Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

158,472 mi
Last recorded158,472 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG03 EAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 158,472 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

chip in windscreen

oil leak

suspect o/s/r coil spring broken

Fail 22 Apr 2015 15,471 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

chip in windscreen

oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 145,485 miles

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

High level brake light not working (disconnected?)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 145,485 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

High level brake light not working (disconnected?)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 136,068 miles

both rear tyres on limit

brake pipes corroded

oil leak

rear brake discs lipped

top coolent hose collapsed

Pass 2 Apr 2012 126,224 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 117,351 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 105,302 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 91,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 74,792 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 61,571 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 598,173 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 59,173 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nail in tyre

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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RG03 EAE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Red with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RG03 EAE, 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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RG03 EAE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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