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RY02 LOF

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,555 mi
Last recorded126,555 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 LOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 126,555 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 123,377 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 114,280 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 103,723 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 95,326 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 88,682 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 88,632 miles

Nearside Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2015 83,435 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 77,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 77,832 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 73,205 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front outer cv boot has slight leak of grease from outer clip

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 73,205 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside wiper blade in poor condition

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

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

Offside front outer cv boot has slight leak of grease from outer clip

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 65,405 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 65,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 50,872 miles

both front tyres are heavily worn on the inner edges

offside mirror glass is in poor condition

Pass 24 Oct 2009 40,322 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 31,551 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 21,822 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 21,366 miles

Rust build up on underside of vehicle.

Pass 23 Jun 2006 17,591 miles

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

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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RY02 LOF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 4,966cc 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 RY02 LOF, 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 RY02 LOF registered?

RY02 LOF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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