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WV02 PXX

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,609 mi
Last recorded114,609 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 PXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 114,609 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 28 Apr 2018 114,609 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 112,318 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 112,318 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 109,055 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

has some play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 1 Apr 2016 109,049 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

has some play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 27 Mar 2015 105,140 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2015 105,140 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 101,905 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 101,905 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 91,299 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 85,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 75,480 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 64,845 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 61,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate backing coming away

right mirror indicator cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2006 44,253 miles

Advise child seat fitted to middle row left seat. †Visual test of seat belt at this point only.

Advise cut in outer side wall of left front tyre no visable cords.

Advise slight oil leak at rear diff right side.

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Feb 2006 44,253 miles

Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Advise adjusted both headlamp aims.

Advise could not check left second row seat belt fully as child seat fitted.

Advise cut in outer side wall of left front tyre(cords NOT visable).

Advise oil leak from right hand side of rear diff.

Advise right hand repetor lamp lens cracked(not showihg white light).

Advise spare wheel security screw missing.

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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WV02 PXX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WV02 PXX, 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 WV02 PXX registered?

WV02 PXX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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