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RN02 JPV

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,663 mi
Last recorded128,663 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN02 JPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 128,663 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 128,661 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2018 120,697 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 114,692 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 114,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 107,289 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 107,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2015 101,291 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 95,695 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 95,693 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 90,071 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 82,458 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 82,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 73,855 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2010 66,097 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 56,337 miles

advanced wear in both front brake discs

Pass 29 Feb 2008 44,482 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 30,468 miles

both front tyres worn

Pass 31 Oct 2005 21,375 miles

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

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

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 JPV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 JPV, 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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RN02 JPV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 23 August 2002.

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