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SG02 OML

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

145,621 mi
Last recorded145,621 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG02 OML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 145,621 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

front and rear suspensions system corroded

front bumper insecure

front bumper insecure

Fail 7 Dec 2020 145,621 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

front and rear suspensions system corroded

front bumper insecure

front bumper insecure

Pass 5 Dec 2019 269,930 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 at chassie leg (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nsf x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 142,815 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 at chassie leg (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nsf x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

oil low

Pass 6 Dec 2018 134,565 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 134,565 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 31 Oct 2017 130,822 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 130,822 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 124,416 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 124,333 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 122,204 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 122,187 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 117,898 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 117,805 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 112,048 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 106,692 miles

air bag light showing fault

nearside front lower ball joint slight lift

offside front track rod end slight play

Fail 12 Oct 2012 106,692 miles

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

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

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

air bag light showing fault

nearside front lower ball joint slight lift

offside front track rod end slight play

Pass 8 Oct 2011 95,008 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 82,899 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 73,889 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 61,114 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 48,784 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 38,064 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 38,064 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 28,287 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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SG02 OML is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SG02 OML, 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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SG02 OML is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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