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HD51 RHJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

152,347 mi
Last recorded152,347 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD51 RHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 152,347 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 145,898 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 137,887 miles

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

engine cover fitted for retest

Fail 28 Jan 2021 137,887 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire injectors (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 132,454 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 132,454 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 126,820 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 126,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 118,124 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 118,124 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 103,442 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 103,442 miles

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 93,695 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 89,306 miles

slight play in front lower ball joints

Pass 15 Jan 2014 81,512 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 75,066 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 68,027 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 60,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 52,324 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 45,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 41,012 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 35,245 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 35,245 miles

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

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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HD51 RHJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HD51 RHJ, 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 HD51 RHJ registered?

HD51 RHJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 6 February 2002.

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