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ST02 FLW

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,405 mi
Last recorded170,405 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST02 FLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 170,405 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 166,168 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 15 Oct 2015 158,948 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 158,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 151,864 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 143,438 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 143,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 134,394 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 134,394 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 122,446 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 122,212 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 118,159 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 118,159 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 103,236 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 103,236 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 89,369 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 2,190 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 49,276 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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ST02 FLW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ST02 FLW, 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 ST02 FLW registered?

ST02 FLW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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