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VF02 MWD

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

143,091 mi
Last recorded143,091 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2019 143,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 135,429 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear boot floor pan corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2018 135,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear boot floor pan corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2017 129,820 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 129,820 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 124,040 miles

Central stop lamp not working (toe bar fitted)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

steering rack rubber mounts starting to deteriorate

Fail 1 Nov 2016 123,966 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

steering rack rubber mounts starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Nov 2015 118,672 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 118,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 110,363 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 98,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2013 98,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 83,430 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 75,302 miles

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

brake fluid low

front brake pads worn and disc worn

rear brake pads worn /slight wear on disc

Fail 2 Jul 2010 75,153 miles

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

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

brake fluid low

front brake pads worn and disc worn

rear brake pads worn /slight wear on disc

Pass 5 May 2009 68,756 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 58,592 miles

clicking noise from offside front brakes

Pass 9 May 2007 45,145 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 36,125 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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VF02 MWD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VF02 MWD, 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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VF02 MWD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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