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BF02 HKE

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

170,345 mi
Last recorded170,345 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 HKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 170,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2014 159,178 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 159,148 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

drivers door window does not operate

front grille broken

Pass 20 Mar 2013 148,942 miles

Oil leak

advise stone chip in zone A of screen outside drivers view

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 148,829 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

advise both front tyres slightly perished

advise offside rear tyre slightly perished

advise stone chip in zone A of screen outside drivers view

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 133,335 miles

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

advise all 4 tyres slightly perished

advise rear brake discs slightly scored

advise repaired stone chip in zone A of screen

Fail 27 Sep 2011 133,052 miles

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

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

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

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

advise all 4 tyres slightly perished

advise rear brake discs slightly scored

advise repaired stone chip in zone A of screen

Pass 28 Sep 2010 120,254 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 98,033 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2009 98,033 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2007 73,049 miles

dip beam headlamp output slightly dim

front number plate damaged

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Nov 2007 73,049 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

dip beam headlamp output slightly dim

front number plate damaged

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2006 60,030 miles

3 LITRES OF ENGINE OIL NEEDED FOR EMISSIONS

offside inner front tyre worn

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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BF02 HKE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 BF02 HKE, 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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BF02 HKE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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