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VA02 URM

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

109,963 mi
Last recorded109,963 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 URM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 109,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 106,193 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2016 106,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 102,108 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 May 2014 99,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 97,751 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 96,719 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 91,489 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 84,608 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 75,977 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 57,988 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 48,200 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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VA02 URM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VA02 URM, 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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VA02 URM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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