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SN02 NRC

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,702 mi
Last recorded103,702 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN02 NRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 103,702 miles

both rear tyres on limit and edges worn low - inner steering rack arm slight play - parking brake lever sticking slightly - front and rear ball joints slight lift

front and rear brake discs pitted, corroded and worn - front and rear brake pads worn low - rear wheel bearings slight noisy

rear axle corroded - exhaust corroded - rear diff damp - oil leak - power steering pipes corroded - both rear outer wheel arches corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2022

fuel pipes corroded-front ball joints have slight lift-inner steering arms have slight play-both front track rod ends have slight play-outer wheel arches corroded

handbrake lever slightly sticking-n/s/f tyre wearing low-n/s/f shocker casing damaged

wipers smearing-oil leak-exhaust corroded and has minor leak-coil springs corroded-rear diff damp-rear indicators slightly discoloured-rear brake discs corroded and pitted-rear bottom ball joints have slight lift

Pass 12 Nov 2018 88,290 miles

windscreen has slight chip-n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play-n/s/r and o/s/r bottom ball joints have slight play-both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 10 Nov 2018 88,289 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

windscreen has slight chip-n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play-n/s/r and o/s/r bottom ball joints have slight play-both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 3 Nov 2017 76,912 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint N/S + O/S (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 72,965 miles

Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Front & Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 72,965 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 69,598 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 69,595 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Child seat fitted NOT allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm joint has slight play at its fixing but NOT excessive

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 66,012 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 62,813 miles

Front Wipers Slightly Worn

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 59,179 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 59,179 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 56,199 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 54,033 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 53,333 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 49,352 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 49,352 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 45,466 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 38,520 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 NRC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SN02 NRC, 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 NRC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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