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HG02 EBN

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

117,880 mi
Last recorded117,880 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 EBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 117,880 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

both rear shock absorbers coroded

Pass 22 Feb 2023 109,919 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 109,919 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 102,314 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 96,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

centre propshaft bearing deteriated

Pass 4 Dec 2019 89,674 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 84,317 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 81,551 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Dec 2017 81,551 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 77,283 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nsr and osr (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nsr and osr (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded osf wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing rears (2.7.2a)

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

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

centre rear stop light not working

coil spring corroded rears (2.4.C.1b)

front indicators slightly discoloured

ns side repeater condensation in lense

oil leak

osf screen washer jet weak

osr tyre low air pressure

play accelerator pedal

rear anti roll bar corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2017 77,283 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nsf outer (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement osf (2.4.G.2)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front bumper (6.1.C.1)

Headlamp aim too high osf (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from fluid reservoir to oil cooler (2.3.3b)

osr tyre low air pressure

play accelerator pedal

rear anti roll bar corroded

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nsr and osr (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nsr and osr (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded osf wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing rears (2.7.2a)

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

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

centre rear stop light not working

coil spring corroded rears (2.4.C.1b)

front indicators slightly discoloured

ns side repeater condensation in lense

oil leak

osf screen washer jet weak

Pass 2 Feb 2016 69,731 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 68,628 miles

trailer socket appears to be incorrectly fitted-plug can be fitted but security device not locking as is fouling bumper.

Pass 13 Jan 2014 67,381 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 67,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 65,619 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 63,756 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 63,755 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 61,052 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 60,762 miles

front discs slightly lipped

Pass 16 Sep 2009 57,999 miles

n/s/f tyre tread wearing outer edge

Fail 16 Sep 2009 57,999 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f tyre tread wearing outer edge

Pass 3 Oct 2008 54,048 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 46,157 miles

brake warning lamp on with brake application. †rear pads low.

front registration plate damaged

o/s/r tyre tread low inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2006 39,367 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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HG02 EBN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HG02 EBN, 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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HG02 EBN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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