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RIG 1045

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,616 mi
Last recorded123,616 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIG 1045
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 123,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 118,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 118,799 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 111,527 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 106,342 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 99,368 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 96,226 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 96,226 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 93,691 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 93,691 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 93,412 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 88,401 miles

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

nearside front tyre is wearing outter tread

nearside rear tyre has a nail in it

offside brake pipe under the bonnet next to wing has surface corrosion

power steering pipe mounting bracket next to front subframe is perishing

power steering rack mounting bushes have sight play

Fail 7 Mar 2015 88,361 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

nearside front mirror glass has tape on it

nearside front tyre is wearing outter tread

nearside rear tyre has a nail in it

offside brake pipe under the bonnet next to wing has surface corrosion

power steering pipe mounting bracket next to front subframe is perishing

power steering rack mounting bushes have sight play

Pass 13 Mar 2014 83,107 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 77,832 miles

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 72,589 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 66,508 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)

nearside rear lower ball joint has slight play

Pass 22 Feb 2010 59,442 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 51,719 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 47,453 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 38,301 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 30,558 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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RIG 1045 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RIG 1045, 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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What year was RIG 1045 registered?

RIG 1045 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 3 October 2002.

Is RIG 1045 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIG 1045 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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