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SG02 XXL

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

158,403 mi
Last recorded158,403 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG02 XXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 158,403 miles

Front brake pipes under sealed/ slightly corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 May 2017 148,243 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear all pipes in various places (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight damage under-body,front and rear subframe corroded (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 May 2017 148,243 miles

Emissions not tested excessive black smoke (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear all pipes in various places (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight damage under-body,front and rear subframe corroded (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 138,799 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Oil leak

Slight body corrosion

Pass 9 May 2015 123,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2014 110,793 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 104,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2012 99,843 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

SRS warning lamp on

front wipers deteriorating

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge 255/60/17

Fail 19 Jun 2012 99,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

SRS warning lamp on

front wipers deteriorating

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge 255/60/17

Pass 27 May 2011 95,783 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 95,742 miles

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BADLY SPLIT & 6 NAILS IN TREAD 255/60/17H

Pass 6 May 2010 89,616 miles

4 NAILS & SPLITS IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD 255/60/17

AIR BAG WARNING LAMPS ON

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD LOW 255/60/17

NEARSIDE REAR DOOR HANDLES FAULTY

NEARSIDE REAR SEAT BELT NOT TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD LOW & NAIL IN TREAD 255/60/17

Pass 7 May 2009 85,321 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 85,307 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 76,421 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 76,421 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 66,984 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 66,978 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 55,368 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 55,368 miles

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

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

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 XXL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XXL, 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 XXL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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