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ST02 UDU

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

123,127 mi
Last recorded123,127 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST02 UDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 123,127 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 118,973 miles

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

noise from offside front brake caliper

Fail 24 May 2016 118,957 miles

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

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

noise from offside front brake caliper

Fail 10 Jun 2015 114,934 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 114,934 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 110,451 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 103,525 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 103,517 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2012 96,770 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 92,619 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 92,619 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 86,109 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 86,108 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 75,952 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 66,725 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 66,641 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2007 55,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 55,408 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 41,321 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 30,553 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 UDU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UDU, 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 UDU registered?

ST02 UDU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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