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WN02 NKA

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

162,485 mi
Last recorded162,485 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN02 NKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 162,485 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 160,595 miles

both number plates deteriorated / perished

n/s/f shock misting oil

o/s/f inner tracking arm play

o/s/r anti roll bar link perished/ deteriorated

rear subframe scabby with corrosion

surface corrosion to rear discs

Pass 13 Dec 2022 158,988 miles

Nearside Front steering rack gaitor perishing

front discs heavy lipped

front number plate deteriorating

o/s/f track rod end play

o/s/r anti roll bar link rubbers perishing

rear D rubbers wearing

rear pads close to limit 2mm

Pass 11 Dec 2021 158,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear anti roll bar link wearing

front discs heavy lip and rusty

n/s/f steering rack gaitor perishing

o/s/f track rod end wear

rear discs lipped and rusty

rear pads close to limit

wear to rear D rubbers

Pass 12 Dec 2020 155,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front discs have heavy lip and rusty

wear to rear D rubbers

Pass 20 Dec 2019 153,691 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs heavy lipped and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both number plates deteriorating

Pass 6 Dec 2018 153,515 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear pads low

front discs heavy lipped

metal brake pipes corroding

n/s/r tyres cracking

slight wear to o/s/f track rod end

Pass 11 Dec 2017 150,580 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front discs heavy lipped (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 147,949 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre getting low on tread

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread

Pass 15 Dec 2015 143,852 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 137,033 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 9 Dec 2014 137,033 miles

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

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

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Dec 2013 130,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 124,273 miles

front pads getting low

rear pads getting low

Pass 5 Dec 2011 119,329 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit

slight wear in both front lower ball joints

slight wear in front anti roll bar end rubbers

slight wear in rear anti roll bar D rubbers

Fail 1 Dec 2010 112,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front pads getting low

Pass 1 Dec 2010 112,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front pads getting low

Pass 16 Dec 2009 103,738 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 94,635 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 85,568 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 76,468 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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WN02 NKA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WN02 NKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WN02 NKA registered?

WN02 NKA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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