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XLW 11X

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

137,297 mi
Last recorded137,297 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLW 11X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 137,297 miles

Areas of corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2022 135,315 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 135,219 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component insecure and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2021 134,130 miles

areas of slight corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2020 133,676 miles

Areas of corrosion

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 130,715 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 126,528 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 126,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 122,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 118,400 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 115,788 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 108,046 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 108,046 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 100,174 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 96,292 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 90,546 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 84,223 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 84,137 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 80,153 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside parking brake effort very low compared to offside

Pass 25 Mar 2009 80,153 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside parking brake effort very low compared to offside

Pass 28 Mar 2008 76,387 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 76,387 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 67,674 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 60,159 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 60,159 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

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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XLW 11X is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XLW 11X, 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 XLW 11X registered?

XLW 11X is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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