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RL02 FCV

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Green Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

149,279 mi
Last recorded149,279 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 FCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 149,279 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 149,279 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ALL / NEAR SIDE (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 140,455 miles

Rear BUMPER DAMAGED

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 133,223 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 129,884 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 129,884 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside 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 21 Jul 2014 125,767 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 116,322 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 107,593 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 96,756 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Jul 2010 86,747 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 86,747 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 74,349 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 64,974 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 45,204 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 44,618 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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RL02 FCV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Green with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RL02 FCV, 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 RL02 FCV registered?

RL02 FCV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 26 June 2002.

Is RL02 FCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL02 FCV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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