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SO02 EUR

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

142,776 mi
Last recorded142,776 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO02 EUR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 142,776 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

full under side very heavily under sealed

under side corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2022 142,754 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar component excessively corroded rear Valens at tow bar hold (6.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

full under side very heavily under sealed

under side corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2021 136,582 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underseald (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose middel clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower full under side under seal

Pass 9 Jan 2020 131,008 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported AT ABS PUMP (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear X MEMBER HOLED OUTWITH PRESCRIBED AREAS

Pass 8 Jan 2019 124,285 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 118,149 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 110,737 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 99,749 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 99,749 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 92,362 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 84,081 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 77,010 miles

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

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

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

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

hand brake effort just met

Pass 16 Jan 2012 72,047 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 72,047 miles

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

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 65,781 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 58,123 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 51,904 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 46,332 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 38,350 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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SO02 EUR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 SO02 EUR, 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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SO02 EUR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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