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VA02 UUK

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Red Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

170,455 mi
Last recorded170,455 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 UUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 170,455 miles

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

Offside Front not fully hitting windscreen

Oil leak ()

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

covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

Fail 24 Apr 2017 170,455 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front not fully hitting windscreen

Oil leak ()

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

covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

Pass 20 Apr 2016 160,655 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged at bottom of number 2 (6.3.1d)

Front steering rack inner joints have slight play

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded running across rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers and undertrays fitted blocking view of test items

Fail 20 Apr 2016 160,655 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged at bottom of number 2 (6.3.1d)

Front steering rack inner joints have slight play

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded running across rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers and undertrays fitted blocking view of test items

Pass 20 Apr 2015 127,666 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 96,538 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 73,283 miles

nearside front wiper blade is split

offside front tyre is wearing on inner tread (3.0mm approx)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 73,280 miles

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)

bas/esp light on dash

nearside front wiper blade is split

offside front tyre is wearing on inner tread (3.0mm approx)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 47,962 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 47,962 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 45,889 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 42,396 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 37,768 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 34,318 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 30,266 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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VA02 UUK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Red with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UUK, 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 UUK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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