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SV02 ZNJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

77,526 mi
Last recorded77,526 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV02 ZNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 77,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 75,039 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

brake pipes greased

underside corroded

undertrays and skirts fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2015 75,024 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 72,447 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2014 72,447 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 69,816 miles

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

all tyres cuts and splitin g

Fail 1 Nov 2012 69,816 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

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

all tyres cuts and splitin g

Pass 11 Jun 2011 65,594 miles

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

all tyres cut but not to cords

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 665,594 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

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

all tyres cut but not to cords

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 May 2010 63,913 miles

all tyres cut but not to cords

Fail 25 May 2010 63,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

all tyres cut but not to cords

Pass 1 Jun 2009 61,232 miles

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

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

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

all tyres cut but not to cords

Fail 27 May 2009 61,232 miles

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

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

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

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

registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

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

all tyres cut but not to cords

Pass 30 May 2008 58,276 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

all tyres cut but not to cords

Pass 29 May 2007 54,848 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 41,373 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 41,372 miles

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

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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SV02 ZNJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SV02 ZNJ, 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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SV02 ZNJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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