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WM02 FOF

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

188,055 mi
Last recorded188,055 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM02 FOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 188,055 miles

Oil leak

front tyre walls scuffed

some brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 7 Apr 2014 188,055 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Oil leak

front tyre walls scuffed

Pass 14 May 2013 176,179 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipe corrosion in places

chassis corrosion in places

n/s/f + o/s/f tyre walls scuffed

n/s/f beam pattern getting weak

Fail 13 May 2013 176,179 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipe corrosion in places

chassis corrosion in places

n/s/f + o/s/f tyre walls scuffed

n/s/f beam pattern getting weak

Pass 23 May 2012 154,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

brake pipe corrosion in places

chassis corrosion in places

oil leak from engine area

Fail 22 May 2012 154,849 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

brake pipe corrosion in places

chassis corrosion in places

oil leak from engine area

Pass 9 May 2011 132,460 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 132,455 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear pads over half worn

Pass 4 May 2010 105,095 miles

All brake pipe have been heavly greased making inspection very hard

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 104,188 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

All brake pipe have been heavly greased making inspection very hard

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 93,212 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 93,212 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 88,153 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 81,261 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

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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WM02 FOF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WM02 FOF, 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 WM02 FOF registered?

WM02 FOF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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