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SEZ 2136

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,058 mi
Last recorded112,058 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEZ 2136
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 112,058 miles

chassis legs corroded-front suspension arms corroded-front anti roll bar bushes have slight play-front brake discs corroded, pitted and slightly worn-rear brake discs corroded, pitted and slightly worn

exhaust smoking when cold-front bumper damaged-both headlamp lens deteriorated- o/s/f lower ball joint has slight play-rear brake pads worn low-rear axle corroded-rear coil springs corroded-oil leak

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 6 Sep 2021 119,414 miles

rear pads wearing low-all tyres worn low/perished-balljoint boots deteriated-under vehicle corroded-front bumper damaged-oil leak-rear coil springs corroded-rack play-headlamp lens deteriated-

Pass 4 Mar 2020 119,219 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front slight chip on windscreen

Front slight gear box oil leak

Offside Front tyre tread slightly getting low

Fail 4 Mar 2020 119,219 miles

Nearside Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing o/s/r n/s/r (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front slight chip on windscreen

Front slight gear box oil leak

Offside Front tyre tread slightly getting low

Pass 9 Nov 2018 107,908 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 106,387 miles

Offside Front steering arm play

Fail 28 Dec 2017 106,387 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front steering arm play

Fail 28 Dec 2017 106,387 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front steering arm play

Pass 25 Oct 2016 104,427 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 101,520 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both to front flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both outer to radius arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 101,511 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded from abs pump both 2x (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded to master cylinder (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged bracket mountain broken for both pipes (2.3.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded to master cylinder (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Lower slight play from torsion bar support system

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 97,440 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 94,633 miles

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Oct 2013 94,609 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) inappropriately repaired (2.3.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Oct 2012 91,498 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 91,498 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 89,748 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 89,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2010 85,301 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 85,279 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 77,722 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 63,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pipes are staring to corrode

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 17 Jun 2008 63,515 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake pipes are staring to corrode

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Jun 2007 56,499 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2005 33,246 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s & n/s front n/s rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Nov 2005 33,246 miles

o/s & n/s front n/s rear tyres wearing on edges

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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SEZ 2136 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SEZ 2136, 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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SEZ 2136 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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