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RN02 FHB

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

212,374 mi
Last recorded212,374 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN02 FHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 212,374 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 201,066 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 189,875 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Feb 2019 189,875 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 177,955 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 167,264 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 155,419 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 155,419 miles

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 141,704 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 131,208 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 131,208 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 119,001 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 105,234 miles

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

both rear suspension joints have slight play

Pass 16 Jul 2010 92,536 miles

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

both number plates faded

Pass 23 Jul 2009 87,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 72,885 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 60,615 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 49,565 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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RN02 FHB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RN02 FHB, 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 RN02 FHB registered?

RN02 FHB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 5 August 2002.

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The MOT history for RN02 FHB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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