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DE02 FHJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,138 mi
Last recorded123,138 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 FHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 123,138 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 123,138 miles

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 112,418 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 112,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 103,669 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 103,531 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2012 93,091 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 83,100 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 76,029 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 67,559 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 60,315 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 53,901 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 53,901 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 May 2006 46,054 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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DE02 FHJ 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 71.4%.

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 DE02 FHJ, 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 DE02 FHJ registered?

DE02 FHJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is DE02 FHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE02 FHJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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