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S333 SLL

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,879 mi
Last recorded112,879 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS333 SLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2022 112,879 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 112,162 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2021 112,162 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both front side lights in/op (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both rear anti roll bar links worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 111,355 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Flex pipe to steel pipe joint, no corrosion but damp not dripping (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 106,212 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 101,978 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 96,615 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 91,290 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 tyres low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 85,502 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 84,592 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 84,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 82,348 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 80,073 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 80,072 miles

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 77,579 miles

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

cooling system faulty

Fail 28 Nov 2011 77,578 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

cooling system faulty

Pass 17 Nov 2010 74,515 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 70,934 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 67,666 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 64,047 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 59,245 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 52,719 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall has small cut in wall no cords showing

oil leak

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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S333 SLL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S333 SLL, 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 S333 SLL registered?

S333 SLL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 17 January 2002.

Is S333 SLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S333 SLL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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