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RV02 AWA

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,007 mi
Last recorded147,007 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 AWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2012 147,007 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2012 147,007 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2011 126,075 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 126,070 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from ns area of engine

os rear tyre tread low and worn on inner edge

some damage to ns rear corner of bumper

various chips in swept area of windscreen

Pass 27 Apr 2010 109,259 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

ns rear anti roll bar bush worn

Fail 27 Apr 2010 109,259 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ns rear anti roll bar bush worn

Pass 16 Apr 2009 88,490 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 88,489 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 76,496 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 76,496 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

front discs ridged and worn

front wiper blades smearing windscreen

offside rear discs scored

rear no plate water damaged

unable to test far rear seat belts (seats missing)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 65,003 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 65,003 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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RV02 AWA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RV02 AWA, 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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RV02 AWA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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