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RV02 AYA

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Gold Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,329 mi
Last recorded122,329 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 AYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 122,329 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 118,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 116,289 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear bumper damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2018 113,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

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

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2017 109,593 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 105,085 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 18 Jan 2016 105,085 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Dec 2014 97,241 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2013 93,448 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

osr tyre low

Pass 5 Mar 2013 93,448 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

osr tyre low

Pass 9 Mar 2012 85,058 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres getting low

Pass 18 Feb 2011 76,454 miles

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

injector leaking

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Mar 2010 70,084 miles

front tyres getting low and worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Mar 2009 63,742 miles

slight play in front anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 11 Mar 2009 63,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

slight play in front anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 11 Mar 2008 56,586 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 47,536 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 37,992 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 AYA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Gold with a 2,688cc diesel 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 RV02 AYA, 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 AYA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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