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H16 SSH

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

125,145 mi
Last recorded125,145 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 SSH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 125,145 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 123,164 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 120,540 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 119,665 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 118,571 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 117,465 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 116,270 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 114,012 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 101,489 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 93,731 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 85,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 78,416 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 71,576 miles

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

high level brake light/reflector inop

slight play in o/s/f roadwheel

Fail 6 May 2010 71,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

high level brake light/reflector inop

slight play in o/s/f roadwheel

Pass 6 May 2009 64,324 miles

rear pads starting to wear thin

slight oil leak

Pass 8 May 2008 57,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 May 2008 57,605 miles

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 May 2007 51,030 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 51,011 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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H16 SSH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 H16 SSH, 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 H16 SSH registered?

H16 SSH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 15 April 2002.

Is H16 SSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H16 SSH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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