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SY02 WRT

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

158,182 mi
Last recorded158,182 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY02 WRT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 158,182 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 150,153 miles

oil leak from engine

os mirror plastic cover cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2016 144,008 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 137,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted obscuring some areas

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2015 137,977 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Sill covers fitted obscuring some areas

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 130,039 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 129,908 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 122,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2013 122,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2012 114,876 miles

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

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 24 Jan 2011 105,592 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 105,592 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 95,278 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 86,346 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 86,346 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 76,791 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 64,453 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 51,025 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 50,976 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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SY02 WRT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SY02 WRT, 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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SY02 WRT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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