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SE02 UDD

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

146,504 mi
Last recorded146,504 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE02 UDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 146,504 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 142,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2020 142,472 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 139,676 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 139,676 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 135,746 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 23 Jan 2018 135,746 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 130,011 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 125,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 125,033 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 115,649 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

tyres starting to perish

Fail 8 Sep 2014 115,649 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 108,862 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 108,862 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 104,319 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 104,319 miles

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

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

uneven tyre wear

Pass 15 Aug 2011 97,794 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 97,790 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 88,928 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 88,860 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 76,141 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear indicators just pass "colour"

Fail 1 Sep 2009 76,139 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear indicators just pass "colour"

Pass 29 Aug 2008 61,630 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 61,630 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2007 45,610 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 45,599 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 2 May 2007 45,257 miles

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

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

NAILS IN BOTH REAR TYRES † †WARE LIP ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 28 Apr 2006 37,573 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 33,314 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 33,314 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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SE02 UDD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 SE02 UDD, 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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SE02 UDD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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