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SP02 XMA

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Bronze Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

193,394 mi
Last recorded193,394 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 XMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 193,394 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 181,981 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 181,938 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2012 171,299 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 162,912 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 158,273 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 155,203 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 140,146 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 123,162 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 112,486 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XMA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Bronze with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XMA, 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 SP02 XMA registered?

SP02 XMA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 10 June 2002.

Is SP02 XMA safe to buy?

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