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HD02 HGO

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,534 mi
Last recorded162,534 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD02 HGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 162,534 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 154,374 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 145,116 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 138,785 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 138,775 miles

Central Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 130,166 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front brake hoses perished

Pass 8 Aug 2017 122,921 miles

Central seatbelt missing

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside headlamp dim

Nearside washer jet poor

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front wing mirror glass deteriorated

Rear number plate deteriorated

play in both rear lower ball joints

Fail 20 Jul 2017 122,823 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

centre rear seat belt missing

nearside headlamp dim

offside front brake hose perishing

rear registration plate deteriorating

slight corrosion offside front brake hose

slight corrosion rear side to side brake pipe

slight lift/play in nearside and offside rear lower ball joints

slight play in nearside and offside front lower ball joints

Pass 6 Jul 2016 114,372 miles

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

Centre Rear seatbelt missing

Nearside Front washer jet poor

Nearside headlamp slightly dim

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 114,372 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside headlamp slightly dim

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

Centre Rear seatbelt missing

Nearside Front washer jet poor

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 105,621 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

nearside washer providing little fluid

Fail 9 Jul 2015 105,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

nearside washer providing little fluid

Pass 24 Jul 2014 98,947 miles

nearside rear tyre worn outer egde

oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2013 93,141 miles

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

Oil leak

centre rear seatbelt not fitted

ns headlamp dim

Fail 1 Jul 2013 93,141 miles

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

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

Oil leak

centre rear seatbelt not fitted

ns headlamp dim

Pass 24 Jul 2012 86,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

high level brake light innop (unable to find wiring)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2011 77,236 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 77,236 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 70,289 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 61,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 55,606 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 46,371 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 38,195 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 29,367 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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HD02 HGO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HD02 HGO, 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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HD02 HGO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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