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SM02 OJZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,264 mi
Last recorded110,264 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 OJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 110,264 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 103,054 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 94,566 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 87,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 87,401 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 82,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 82,125 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 74,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 74,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 66,168 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 57,787 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 57,787 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 49,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 42,073 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2006 36,123 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 32,634 miles

OIL LEVEL LOW.BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER 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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SM02 OJZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM02 OJZ, 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 SM02 OJZ registered?

SM02 OJZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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