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DS02 HYG

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,200 mi
Last recorded166,200 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 HYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2021 166,200 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Under-body surface rust rear

Pass 8 Oct 2020 165,206 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met, requires adjustment or repair

Fail 8 Oct 2020 165,206 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met, requires adjustment or repair

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 161,533 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met requires adjustment or repair

service brake efficiency only just met

Pass 16 Aug 2018 157,089 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both sides rear outer wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2018 157,089 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both sides rear outer wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2017 151,902 miles

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

Nearside Front track rod has slight play

Offside Front Inner steering tie rod has slight play

Offside Front Lower ball jopint has slight play

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

corrosion on chassis rail and body

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 18 Aug 2016 146,549 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

brake and fuel pipes hidden by covers

Fail 17 Aug 2016 146,456 miles

Braking system leaking brake pedal leaking air pressure (3.6.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 7 Jan 2015 136,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

brake pieps are cover with underbody seal

Pass 5 Sep 2013 128,613 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 128,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2013 128,047 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Jul 2012 124,874 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 124,746 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 124,746 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2011 117,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 117,245 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 107,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 May 2009 96,798 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

all four tyres close to limit

Pass 17 Jun 2008 83,854 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 76,000 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 76,000 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 62,847 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 HYG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DS02 HYG, 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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DS02 HYG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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