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VF02 MFY

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,337 mi
Last recorded130,337 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF02 MFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 130,337 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 125,513 miles

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

corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 2 Nov 2016 119,618 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all tyres wearing badly on edges

rear brake pip[es corroding

Pass 5 Nov 2015 116,574 miles

rear suspension bushes worn

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Nov 2014 111,963 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

unable to check rear seats/seat belts, seats stowed away

Fail 3 Nov 2014 111,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

unable to check rear seats/seat belts, seats stowed away

Pass 28 Oct 2013 103,810 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 95,437 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 85,551 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s track rod end dust boot deteriateing

rear axle brake pipe showing deteriation

rear axle tread getting low

red surface rust underside generally

slight play in n/s track rod end

Pass 28 Oct 2011 85,551 miles

o/s track rod end dust boot deteriateing

rear axle brake pipe showing deteriation

rear axle tread getting low

red surface rust underside generally

slight play in n/s track rod end

Pass 17 Sep 2010 74,145 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 74,145 miles

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

o/s front tyre feathering on inner edge

o/s mirror glass deteriateing

slight play in o/s ball joint

Pass 19 Aug 2009 62,723 miles

slight play in n/s track rod end

surface rust underside generally

Pass 26 Jun 2008 51,194 miles

o/s door mirror degraded vision impaired

Pass 1 May 2007 35,400 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 33,164 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 28,934 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 28,934 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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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VF02 MFY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VF02 MFY, 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 VF02 MFY registered?

VF02 MFY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is VF02 MFY safe to buy?

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