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S80 TVE

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

120,880 mi
Last recorded120,880 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS80 TVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2011 120,880 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 120,874 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Battery insecure

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Apr 2010 109,970 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 109,955 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 87,040 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 87,001 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 80,435 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 80,408 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 57,566 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 57,566 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2006 60,619 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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S80 TVE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S80 TVE, 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 S80 TVE registered?

S80 TVE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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