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VO02 EXG

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,923 mi
Last recorded154,923 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 EXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 154,923 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 143,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jul 2015 130,514 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 123,708 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 112,881 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 102,108 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 98,112 miles

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 15 Nov 2011 98,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Nov 2010 89,814 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Steering rack mounting rubber bushes has slight play ( maybe by design )

Fail 11 Nov 2010 89,814 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Steering rack mounting rubber bushes has slight play ( maybe by design )

Pass 10 Nov 2009 82,601 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 82,601 miles

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

oil on min mark

Pass 12 Nov 2008 73,798 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 72,399 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 72,399 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2006 72,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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VO02 EXG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VO02 EXG, 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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VO02 EXG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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