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RL02 FGM

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,736 mi
Last recorded129,736 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 FGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 129,736 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 127,673 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH AND PERISHING. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 126,117 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 123,681 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front near flexis (1.1.11 (c))

some underbody and chassis corrosion not excessive

Fail 8 Feb 2022 123,671 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER/OUTER SILLS HOLED. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 120,959 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear anti roll bar d-bushes worn

Pass 4 Feb 2020 111,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower balljoint has slight movement

front brake pads part worn

Pass 7 Feb 2019 104,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 17 Feb 2018 103,715 miles

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

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

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

front wipers split,clearing screen effectively

Fail 6 Feb 2018 103,714 miles

Central Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing multiple damage (5.2.2a)

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

front wipers split,clearing screen effectively

Pass 15 Aug 2016 98,228 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 98,228 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 95,262 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 95,262 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 89,059 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 85,357 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 80,466 miles

Rearmost seats not fitted.

Fail 1 Aug 2011 75,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 75,168 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 67,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 51,714 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 49,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 49,228 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 45,861 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 41,875 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 37,750 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 FGM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 RL02 FGM, 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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RL02 FGM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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