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SA02 GXX

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

133,048 mi
Last recorded133,048 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 GXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 133,048 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 129,155 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 122,389 miles

steering rack rubber mounts startng to wear

Fail 26 Jan 2017 122,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

steering rack rubber mounts startng to wear

Pass 19 Jan 2016 113,466 miles

Front both power steering pipes slightly loose on clamp

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre flat

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

brake pedel spongey

Fail 16 Jan 2016 113,424 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front both power steering pipes slightly loose on clamp

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre flat

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

brake pedel spongey

Pass 11 Mar 2014 104,303 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 104,303 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 104,174 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 101,282 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 98,400 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 98,382 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

could only visually check rear seat belts

Pass 8 Oct 2011 97,387 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 94,532 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

pass and advise rear discs slighty scored xxxxxx

Fail 5 Oct 2010 94,532 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

pass and advise rear discs slighty scored xxxxxx

Pass 7 Aug 2009 89,047 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 89,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 84,349 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 80,606 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 80,606 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 74,698 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 GXX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SA02 GXX, 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 GXX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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