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HJ02 BWE

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

123,899 mi
Last recorded123,899 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 BWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 123,899 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2026 123,898 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 122,674 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS&OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS&OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 121,143 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 116,917 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 112,732 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 108,908 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 104,568 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 101,548 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 98,391 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 95,856 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 94,598 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 92,568 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 90,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front nearside tyre worn outer edge

Pass 16 Aug 2013 87,742 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 82,967 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 77,597 miles

dampness around near side front steering gator

near side front indicator starting too showq white light

Pass 16 Aug 2010 72,805 miles

both front flashers slightly faded

n/s front sidelight dim

rubber on o/s front brake hose insecure

slight rattle from exhaust

Pass 19 Aug 2009 69,180 miles

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 18 Aug 2008 64,427 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 59,724 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 59,000 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 52,115 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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HJ02 BWE 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 95.7%.

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 HJ02 BWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ02 BWE registered?

HJ02 BWE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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