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VU02 FOD

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

210,270 mi
Last recorded210,270 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 FOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 210,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 201,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

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

general all over under body corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2020 201,478 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 201,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 196,627 miles

horn working, however seems a little weak

Pass 11 Oct 2018 175,268 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 175,268 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 158,389 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 158,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 138,295 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 138,290 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 121,711 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 121,711 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 767,280 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 93,744 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 87,202 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 79,695 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 72,190 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 63,444 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 54,378 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 43,582 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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VU02 FOD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 VU02 FOD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU02 FOD registered?

VU02 FOD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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The MOT history for VU02 FOD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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