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SA02 NFY

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,812 mi
Last recorded145,812 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 NFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 145,812 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 145,809 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear subframe (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 135,172 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s and n/s inner and outer sills corrosion but at time of test not excessive (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 124,802 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 114,781 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 105,557 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 105,557 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 96,504 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 96,504 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 90,647 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 84,642 miles

Brake pipe slightly 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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 78,572 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2008 64,584 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 64,567 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 4 Sep 2007 57,745 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 5 Apr 2006 49,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 NFY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SA02 NFY, 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 NFY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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