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GY02 HKU

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,001 mi
Last recorded90,001 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 HKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 90,001 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 85,827 miles

front brake pads worn low

rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2013 85,827 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads worn low

rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2012 74,313 miles

Fuel light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 74,313 miles

Fuel light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 67,383 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Jan 2011 67,383 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Dec 2009 62,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Dec 2009 62,286 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2009 54,920 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 54,920 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 49,025 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 38,380 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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GY02 HKU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black 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 GY02 HKU, 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 GY02 HKU registered?

GY02 HKU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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The MOT history for GY02 HKU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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