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H12 AEV

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

27,335 mi
Last recorded27,335 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 AEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 27,335 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension components rusty

Pass 11 Sep 2024 27,150 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 27,035 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Chassis rails corroded

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 26,562 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 26,504 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in tread close too cord/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyre/s are worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 May 2021 26,476 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

all tyres worn low on edges

deep cut to o/s/r tyre in tread area close to cords

n/s/f front brake pads in poor condition

oil leak

Pass 16 May 2020 26,325 miles

all tyre worn low on edges close to limit

n/s/r tyre damage to outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre underinflated

Pass 13 May 2019 25,962 miles

Nearside Front brake is binding

Pass 16 Jun 2017 25,023 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 25,021 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 23,767 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside front & offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear and offside front tyres slightly wearing on edges + slightly perished

nearside front tyre wearing on edges (outer edge going bald) + slightly perished

unable to fold down far rear seats

Pass 1 Jun 2015 21,917 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 20,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 18,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 15,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2012 15,970 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 14,237 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 2 Jun 2010 11,516 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 8,545 miles

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

rear spring top mounts corroded slightly

Pass 28 May 2008 7,556 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 7,556 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 May 2007 5,020 miles

as issued on previous mot

Fail 11 May 2007 4,960 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both rear brake disc pitted on outer edge

Pass 10 May 2006 808 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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H12 AEV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 H12 AEV, 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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H12 AEV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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