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RK02 PHY

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

189,168 mi
Last recorded189,168 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK02 PHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2018 189,168 miles

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 3 Jul 2017 187,040 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 20 May 2016 176,842 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2015 167,400 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 162,049 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 162,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013 152,631 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 141,699 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 125,363 miles

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pipe corrosion scrapped and treated

Fail 9 May 2011 125,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pipe corrosion scrapped and treated

Pass 21 May 2010 118,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2009 108,223 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 101,610 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 101,600 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 91,197 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2007 91,197 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 76,027 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 76,027 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 PHY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PHY, 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 RK02 PHY registered?

RK02 PHY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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