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SA02 GWE

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

171,278 mi
Last recorded171,278 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 GWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 171,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre worn close to wear bars

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

Spare tyre defective ()

misting of fluid around fuel injectors

Fail 2 Jul 2018 171,278 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre worn close to wear bars

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

Spare tyre defective ()

misting of fluid around fuel injectors

Pass 17 May 2017 161,392 miles

Misting of fluid around fuel injectors

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Toe arm - slight play in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering rack rubber mounting has slight play

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Toe arm (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 May 2017 161,042 miles

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

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Misting of fluid around fuel injectors

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Toe arm - slight play in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering rack rubber mounting has slight play

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Toe arm (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 146,579 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 129,426 miles

Nearside and offside front door windows tinted

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

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

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

Offside wiper blade ineffective

Fail 4 Jun 2014 129,425 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside and offside front door windows tinted

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

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

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

Offside wiper blade ineffective

Pass 17 Jul 2013 119,489 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 108,037 miles

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)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2012 108,037 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 100,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 100,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 94,587 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 89,707 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 84,442 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 79,946 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 73,385 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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SA02 GWE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 94,474 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SA02 GWE, 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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SA02 GWE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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