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SN02 JNV

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,066 mi
Last recorded117,066 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN02 JNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 117,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm. Limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 117,063 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm. Limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 109,829 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 109,824 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2022 101,345 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 101,339 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 98,405 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 98,369 miles

Front Brake disc insecure Incorrect discs fitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2020 94,018 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin but ok. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 88,571 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 88,571 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 82,396 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 81,406 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 80,048 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 80,048 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 75,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 75,685 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 72,095 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 72,095 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 68,656 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 6 Jul 2009 68,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 62,523 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 62,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 59,332 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 59,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 56,810 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 56,765 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 JNV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 JNV, 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 SN02 JNV registered?

SN02 JNV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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