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SP02 CGX

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

159,371 mi
Last recorded159,371 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 CGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 159,371 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Prevent further corrosion of chassis.

Pass 6 Feb 2023 155,995 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2022 154,223 miles

Nearside parking brake efficiency marginal

Pass 6 Jan 2021 150,443 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 143,181 miles

nearside corner of windscreen cracked

Pass 9 Jul 2018 137,388 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside lower corner of windscreen cracked

Offside front outer CV boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2017 129,763 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 124,289 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 15 Apr 2015 117,066 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 110,584 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 106,142 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 106,141 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 100,794 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 100,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 97,744 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 97,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 92,962 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 92,962 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front anti roll barr mounts and bushes worn slightly

Pass 10 Oct 2009 82,074 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 82,074 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

could not check all of front to rear brake pipes due to plastic covers

Pass 7 Aug 2008 72,043 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 72,043 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 62,505 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 56,549 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 48,176 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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SP02 CGX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SP02 CGX, 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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SP02 CGX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 3 April 2002.

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