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VF02 NXS

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,705 mi
Last recorded146,705 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2018 146,705 miles

Central Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion at under side.

unable to see condition of both front brake pads.

Pass 13 May 2015 100,308 miles

unable to make a full inspection of brake lines due to under trays

Fail 12 May 2015 100,284 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 May 2014 90,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2014 90,920 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 80,252 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 79,340 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 76,079 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 71,679 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 71,679 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 62,255 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 56,792 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 55,040 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 50,401 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 40,605 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 NXS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver 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 VF02 NXS, 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 NXS registered?

VF02 NXS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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