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SO02 XJM

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

171,233 mi
Last recorded171,233 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO02 XJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 171,233 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 171,233 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 162,386 miles

brake pad warning light flickering/pad thickness okay/

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 11 Dec 2013 153,185 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 153,171 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 153,119 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

High level stop light inop

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 May 2012 128,559 miles

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

L/h/rear spring snapped.

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Poor routing of metal brake pipes at the front.

Rear seats folded at time of test.

Fail 9 May 2012 128,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

L/h/rear spring snapped.

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Poor routing of metal brake pipes at the front.

Rear seats folded at time of test.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 110,962 miles

High level stop lamp not working

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 110,961 miles

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

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

High level stop lamp not working

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 110,932 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

High level brake light inop

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

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

Unable to inspect front to rear brake pipes due to under cover sheild fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2009

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 72,997 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 72,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 55,268 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 XJM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 SO02 XJM, 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 SO02 XJM registered?

SO02 XJM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 14 August 2002.

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