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SN02 DJZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Gold Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

134,122 mi
Last recorded134,122 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN02 DJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 134,122 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Brake Pads 90% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes Covered In Grease Coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Bold Inner Edge, Tyre On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Bold Inner Edge, Tyre On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare wheel carrier securing / releasing device slightly damaged

Towbar component slightly damaged

Under-Body Slight Corrosion

Pass 13 May 2019 116,375 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare Wheel Carrier Securing / Releasing Device Slightly Damaged

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under-Body Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 116,375 miles

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare Wheel Carrier Securing / Releasing Device Slightly Damaged

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under-Body Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 113,161 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 113,049 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 110,679 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 23 Mar 2017 110,678 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2016 108,148 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 108,119 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 106,015 miles

n/s headlight image

Fail 18 Mar 2015 106,015 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s headlight image

Pass 14 Mar 2014 104,211 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 104,211 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 102,528 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 102,528 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 100,400 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 100,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 99,018 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 May 2010 90,357 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 79,219 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 67,382 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 55,426 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 46,973 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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SN02 DJZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Gold with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SN02 DJZ, 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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SN02 DJZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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