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RK02 FBZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,809 mi
Last recorded178,809 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK02 FBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 178,809 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 173,124 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 163,176 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 163,176 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 153,818 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 153,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 142,175 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 127,210 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 108,112 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 108,112 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 91,176 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 68,398 miles

advise both track rod ends have been heated and may need attention

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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RK02 FBZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RK02 FBZ, 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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RK02 FBZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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