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RV02 AWH

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Red Lpg 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

141,892 mi
Last recorded141,892 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 AWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2019 141,892 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 132,938 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

hand brake weak

Fail 26 Apr 2018 132,938 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

hand brake weak

Pass 26 Apr 2017 125,403 miles

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

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

hand brake weak both sides

Fail 26 Apr 2017 125,403 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

hand brake weak both sides

Pass 4 May 2016 117,988 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both rear lower /outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 110,923 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2015 110,923 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 103,665 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2013 94,785 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 94,785 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 85,747 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 10 May 2012 85,747 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 68,926 miles

ALL TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

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

Pass 12 May 2010 56,904 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 45,908 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 May 2009 45,908 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 42,271 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 42,271 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 41,075 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 34,670 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 25,352 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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RV02 AWH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Red with a 3,199cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AWH, 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 AWH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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