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WG02 DSX

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

135,168 mi
Last recorded135,168 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG02 DSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 135,168 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 135,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 131,601 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 131,601 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

cat not chacket leak exhauset

Fail 24 Jun 2014 123,329 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 123,329 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2013 119,062 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 107,040 miles

osf ball joint slight play

Fail 16 Jun 2012 106,835 miles

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

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 106,775 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ESP brakett on lower offside arm broken

ESP_ ETS lights on

screw in nearside rear tyre inner side wall

Pass 27 Jun 2011 97,348 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 88,879 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 88,876 miles

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

both front steering arms have slight play

o/s/f tyre is low on tread

o/s/r wheel has slight play

Pass 5 Aug 2009 75,992 miles

n/s + o/s steering arms have got play

n/s/r lower ball joint has got slight play (hub)

o/s/f tyre is low on tread

Pass 24 Jul 2008 65,335 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 65,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 55,100 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 45,136 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 45,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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)

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 DSX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WG02 DSX, 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 DSX registered?

WG02 DSX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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