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RX02 FDF

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,207 mi
Last recorded105,207 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 FDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 105,207 miles

All 4 Wheel arch corroded.

Both Sides Inner & Outer sill covers.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake pipes . (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Rear axle and components corroded.

Undersides general corrosion.

Fail 27 Nov 2020 105,204 miles

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

All 4 Wheel arch corroded.

Both Sides Inner & Outer sill covers.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake pipes . (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Rear axle and components corroded.

Undersides general corrosion.

Pass 22 Nov 2019 98,946 miles

engine oil leak

front discs lipped

o/s/f fog light not working

rear exhaust bracket broken but system secure

transmition oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2019 98,943 miles

Position lamp not working n/s/f (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working o/s/f (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking front pipes metal and possibly chaffing on brake pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blades both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

engine oil leak

front discs lipped

o/s/f fog light not working

rear exhaust bracket broken but system secure

transmition oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2018 93,117 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 88,831 miles

some of the tyres getting low in the middle

Pass 29 Nov 2016 85,105 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 85,101 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 79,153 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2014 74,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

both front brake pipes corroded.

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2013 69,300 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 66,974 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 21 Oct 2011 60,078 miles

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Jun 2011 58,387 miles

slight pitting on rear brake discs

Pass 24 Jun 2010 52,571 miles

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

Rear number plate sterting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Jun 2009 46,126 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 41,815 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 37,249 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 34,072 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 34,072 miles

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

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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RX02 FDF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RX02 FDF, 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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RX02 FDF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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