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SC02 KFZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,233 mi
Last recorded148,233 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC02 KFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 148,233 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 145,275 miles

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

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

advise to replace divers door mirror

brake pipes corroding

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 21 Jun 2013 145,100 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

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

advise to replace divers door mirror

brake pipes corroding

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 26 Jun 2012 134,194 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

nearside front tyre bald outer edge

nearside rear tyre low on outer edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge 255/60/17

Fail 22 Jun 2012 134,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

nearside front tyre bald outer edge

nearside rear tyre low on outer edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge 255/60/17

Pass 16 Jun 2011 123,027 miles

advise to change drivers mirror glass

front anti roll bar bushes wearing

no tread on offside inner tyre,..advise to change

rear inner brake pads look low,..advise to remove wheels

slight play in rear balljoints

Fail 8 Jun 2011 122,863 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

advise to change drivers mirror glass

front anti roll bar bushes wearing

nearside rear outer tyre tread worn

rear inner brake pads look low,..advise to remove wheels

slight play in rear balljoints

Pass 10 Jun 2010 109,312 miles

Oil leak

advise to change rear number plate

front to rear brake pipes corroding

spare tyre flat

Fail 3 Jun 2010 109,031 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

advise to change rear number plate

front to rear brake pipes corroding

spare tyre flat

Pass 1 Jun 2009 96,041 miles

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

nearside front and rear tyres wearing on outer edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2008 81,899 miles

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

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

advise to improve foot brake travel

exhaust vibration

slight lift in rear lower balljoints

Pass 1 Jun 2007 66,783 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on edges

o/s/f tyre worn to limit on inside edge

slight play in front anti rollbar bushes

Pass 31 Oct 2006 57,289 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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SC02 KFZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SC02 KFZ, 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 SC02 KFZ registered?

SC02 KFZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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