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WA02 BXN

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

128,927 mi
Last recorded128,927 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 BXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 128,927 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 128,927 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2022 124,784 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 124,784 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 118,644 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 118,643 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 112,654 miles

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

all tyre pressures look soft

Pass 11 Jun 2019 107,980 miles

Parking brake only just past at 18%.

Pass 13 Jun 2018 102,111 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 102,111 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipe leaking top of engine leak (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 89,884 miles

Both front brake flexes perished/cracked and corroded at ferrules

Both headlamps a little dim

Both rear springs corroded

Brake lines corroded front to rear

Brake lines corroded underneath bonnet

Front subframe anti roll bar and lower arms corroded

Fuel tank strap retaining bar corroded

Little reserve travel on handbrake

Rear subframe and body corroded

Rear tyres perished/cracked and nearside is low on outer edge

Fail 22 Jun 2017 89,807 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Rear centre (5.2.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front brake flexes perished/cracked and corroded at ferrules

Both headlamps a little dim

Both rear springs corroded

Brake lines corroded front to rear

Brake lines corroded underneath bonnet

Front subframe anti roll bar and lower arms corroded

Fuel tank strap retaining bar corroded

Little reserve travel on handbrake

Rear subframe and body corroded

Rear tyres perished/cracked and nearside is low on outer edge

Pass 29 Jun 2016 87,940 miles

Front no plate backer broken

Nearside Rear Outer tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low effort (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 85,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

front no plate backer broken

headlight paterns poor

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread on edge

surface corrosion on metal brake pipes

towbar electrical socket insecure

Fail 3 Jul 2015 85,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

front no plate backer broken

headlight paterns poor

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread on edge

surface corrosion on metal brake pipes

towbar electrical socket insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2014 81,907 miles

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

front wipers poor

nsr tyre low

slight play in os rack arm

Fail 18 Jun 2014 81,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front wipers poor

nsr tyre low

slight play in os rack arm

Pass 2 Jul 2013 79,325 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 75,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 75,755 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 71,874 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 68,045 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front washers poor

Pass 22 Jul 2009 63,096 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 63,096 miles

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

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

advise that rear brake pipe (metal)surface corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2008 57,936 miles

front washers are poor but are providing enough washer fluid to clear the screen

Pass 20 Aug 2007 53,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 47,171 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 45,425 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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WA02 BXN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 WA02 BXN, 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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WA02 BXN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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