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VA02 UUW

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,415 mi
Last recorded141,415 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 UUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 141,415 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

light level arms are worn

Fail 14 Jan 2019 141,412 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering on outer sill within 30 cm (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering on outer sill within 30 cm (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing link not there (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise outer sills and inner sills have plastic covers on them unable to check properly to extent of corrosion

light level arms are worn

Pass 23 Jan 2018 128,858 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise head light glasses are misty

Fail 22 Jan 2018 128,857 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative n/s o/s (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative arm broken (1.7.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise head light glasses are misty

Pass 13 Jan 2017 119,141 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s o/s and covers are worn (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s o/s rear tyres are perished

o/s rear level sensor arm bush is worn

steering rack bushes are spongy

Fail 5 Jan 2017 118,946 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort not working (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s o/s and covers are worn (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s o/s rear tyres are perished

o/s rear level sensor arm bush is worn

steering rack bushes are spongy

Pass 16 Jan 2016 112,749 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 104,966 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 104,966 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 102,701 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes corroding

front brake discs worn

front inner and outer anti roll bar bushes play

minor lift front lower ball joints

oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2014 102,701 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes corroding

front brake discs worn

front inner and outer anti roll bar bushes play

minor lift front lower ball joints

oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2013 98,081 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

brake pipes corroding

brakes long pedal travel

front brake discs worn

Fail 14 Mar 2013 98,081 miles

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

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

brake pipes corroding

brakes long pedal travel

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Apr 2012 95,031 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2012 95,031 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2010 86,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 79,266 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 74,715 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 67,729 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Dec 2007 67,729 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 60,808 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 44,132 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 UUW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VA02 UUW, 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 UUW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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