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ST02 UDP

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

177,488 mi
Last recorded177,488 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 177,488 miles

Nearside Rear disc backing plate very badly corroded

Offside Rear disc backing plate very badly corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2017 177,478 miles

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod of the (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear disc backing plate very badly corroded

Offside Rear disc backing plate very badly corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2017 177,461 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 163,445 miles

wipers do not auto park

Fail 29 Apr 2013 163,445 miles

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

wipers do not auto park

Pass 7 Aug 2012 155,199 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front anti roll bar mounting bushes worn

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2012 154,750 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Oil leak

front anti roll bar mounting bushes worn

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2011 136,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 135,806 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 119,670 miles

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

o/s mirror deterioted

Pass 10 Jul 2009 98,690 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 82,153 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 65,140 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 54,556 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner 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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ST02 UDP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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