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ULZ 1825

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,083 mi
Last recorded166,083 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULZ 1825
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 166,083 miles

Oil leak.

Fail 21 Dec 2016 166,083 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak.

Pass 24 Dec 2015 157,381 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 157,381 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 157,114 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 146,265 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre cut

Fail 4 Dec 2014 146,212 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre cut

Pass 28 Oct 2013 134,339 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 134,339 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 134,315 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2012 118,139 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/r rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Pass 12 Sep 2011 107,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 91,697 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 91,697 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 80,440 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 71,209 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 71,209 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

RERAR BUMPER LOOSE.

Pass 16 Aug 2008 70,741 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 62,302 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 62,246 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside rear parking brake has just met requirements to pass, possible adjustment required

poly v belt starting to crack

Pass 10 Aug 2006 50,694 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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ULZ 1825 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ULZ 1825, 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 ULZ 1825 registered?

ULZ 1825 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is ULZ 1825 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULZ 1825 shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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