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SM02 OKL

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,369 mi
Last recorded108,369 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 OKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 108,369 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 108,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear brake pipes becoming corroded.

Pass 10 Jul 2017 103,997 miles

rear brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2016 100,048 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 100,048 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 94,980 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 94,980 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 89,837 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 85,239 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 77,681 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 73,315 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

offside front inner steering arm has slight play at its fixings

Pass 20 May 2011 73,315 miles

Oil leak

offside front inner steering arm has slight play at its fixings

Pass 11 May 2010 65,237 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 59,234 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 53,358 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 47,074 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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SM02 OKL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue 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 OKL, 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 OKL registered?

SM02 OKL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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The MOT history for SM02 OKL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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