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WA02 BXP

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,599 mi
Last recorded148,599 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 BXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2022 148,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 146,973 miles

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

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 25 Mar 2020 145,628 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 143,379 miles

Corrosion underneath

Fail 2 Apr 2019 143,379 miles

Corrosion underneath

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 141,037 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 141,037 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 135,686 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 135,686 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 128,797 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 122,506 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 122,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 116,972 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 110,809 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 110,809 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 104,091 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight movement in offside steering rack mount

Pass 5 Mar 2012 104,091 miles

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

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

slight movement in offside steering rack mount

Pass 2 Mar 2011 99,021 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside washer jet blocked

Pass 12 Feb 2010 92,641 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 92,641 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

BAS/ESP ETS EPC WARNING LIGHTS STAYING ON

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

spare tyre flat

split in outer wall of o/s/f tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2008 83,425 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 83,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 75,642 miles

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

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

advanced wear to both front brake discs

underside engine shield insecure

Fail 25 Sep 2007 75,642 miles

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

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

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

advanced wear to both front brake discs

underside engine shield insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2006 66,888 miles

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

front tyres tread low

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 BXP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BXP, 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 BXP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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