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DS02 HXE

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

131,331 mi
Last recorded131,331 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 HXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 131,331 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 131,327 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 129,236 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 125,971 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 119,484 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipes covered by under shields.

Nearside front flexi brake pipe benn rubbing on mounting bracket.

Play in both rear bottom ball joints.

Rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Nearside rear seatbelt cut at base - seat removed at time of test.

Pass 30 Mar 2013 115,020 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 110,388 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 105,955 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 101,130 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 85,147 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 32,001 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 34,930 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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DS02 HXE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 DS02 HXE, 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 DS02 HXE registered?

DS02 HXE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 June 2002.

Is DS02 HXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS02 HXE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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