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WK03 DEL

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,602 mi
Last recorded149,602 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 DEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 149,602 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 135,034 miles

Both nearside and offside wiper blades are deteriorating

Rear exhaust tail pipe is missing

Fail 1 May 2015 135,034 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Both nearside and offside wiper blades are deteriorating

Rear exhaust tail pipe is missing

Pass 19 Feb 2014 120,198 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 101,210 miles

Front bumper is damaged .

Last Pipe section of the rear exhaust system is missing .

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 101,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front bumper is damaged .

Last Pipe section of the rear exhaust system is missing .

Pass 30 Sep 2011 85,658 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 85,652 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 72,037 miles

FRONT BUMPER IS DAMAGED BUT STILL SECURED WITHOUT ANY SHARP EDGES.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 56,301 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 56,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 44,014 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 44,014 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 43,226 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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WK03 DEL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WK03 DEL, 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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WK03 DEL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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