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RV02 AXU

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,434 mi
Last recorded117,434 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 AXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2015 117,434 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre close to limit

oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2015 117,434 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

front bonnet struts weak

n/s/r brake disc worn corroded

o/s/f brake disc worn

o/s/r brake disc worn and corroded

rear brake pads close to legal limit

Pass 9 Jun 2014 100,480 miles

O/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT , SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT OUTER ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES .

Pass 28 May 2013 96,724 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE--BOTH MAIN REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED--SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S TRACK ROD END--HANDBRAKE ON LIMIT

Pass 11 Jun 2012 93,062 miles

SLIGHT PLAY REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES-- SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F STEERING RACK

Fail 11 Jun 2012 93,061 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

SLIGHT PLAY REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES-- SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F STEERING RACK

Pass 1 Jun 2011 87,726 miles

O/S/R METAL BRAKE PIPE HAS HEAVY CORROSION - SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S STEERING RACK SECTION

Pass 26 May 2010 81,665 miles

REAR MAIN METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED--NAIL IN O/S/F TYRE

Fail 21 May 2010 81,553 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

REAR MAIN METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED--NAIL IN O/S/F TYRE

Pass 3 Jun 2009 75,064 miles

BOTH INNER & OUTER ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN , HANDBRAKE REQUIRES ATTENTION ( ONLY JUST MET BRAKE TEST LIMITS ).

Pass 23 May 2008 69,955 miles

SLIGHT WEAR IN O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT .

Pass 5 Jun 2007 58,348 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 98,383 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/side rear tyre has a deep cut to tread

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 AXU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 RV02 AXU, 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 RV02 AXU registered?

RV02 AXU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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