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WG02 DSU

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,992 mi
Last recorded132,992 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG02 DSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 132,992 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 130,007 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 123,848 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear heavily corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle heavily corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear heavily corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 120,574 miles

All tyres are aged and cracking to sidewall

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes corroded at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 116,887 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2015 116,887 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2014 93,447 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 87,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2012 80,475 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 80,475 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 74,790 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 68,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 59,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

SRS light displayed

offside front seat runner / mechanism damaged

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2008 47,464 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 47,463 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2007 37,080 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 37,079 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

general underside corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2006 37,045 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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WG02 DSU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WG02 DSU, 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 WG02 DSU registered?

WG02 DSU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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