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SG02 VCX

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,582 mi
Last recorded111,582 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG02 VCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 111,582 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 111,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 107,210 miles

Cracking on offside and nearside rear tyre sidewalls

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 107,186 miles

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

Cracking on offside and nearside rear tyre sidewalls

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 102,983 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 99,708 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 99,708 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

centre exhaust mount in need of attension

Pass 19 Aug 2011 92,194 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 92,188 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 78,712 miles

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

FLUID LEAK AT ENGINE = RAD/LIGHT ON

N/S/F TYRE FEATHERED

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 78,706 miles

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

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

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

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

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

FLUID LEAK AT ENGINE = RAD/LIGHT ON

N/S/F TYRE FEATHERED

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 61,689 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

sidewall damage nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2009 61,689 miles

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

sidewall damage nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2007 38,026 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 21,048 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 VCX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VCX, 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 SG02 VCX registered?

SG02 VCX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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