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SM02 RHK

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

157,112 mi
Last recorded157,112 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 157,112 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 157,109 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 148,561 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 136,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear number plate deterioating but not likely to be misread

Fail 3 Oct 2013 136,615 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear number plate deterioating but not likely to be misread

Pass 4 Sep 2012 133,501 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 133,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 127,085 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 127,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 107,043 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 93,960 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 93,960 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 64,971 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 51,996 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 RHK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SM02 RHK, 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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SM02 RHK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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