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HJ02 BWL

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,941 mi
Last recorded143,941 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 BWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 143,941 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os brake pipes under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 141,795 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 141,795 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 139,208 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 139,208 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 137,301 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 137,299 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 134,017 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 132,022 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 132,018 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 129,687 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2017 124,741 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 124,735 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 120,034 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 115,286 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 110,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2014 110,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 108,885 miles

Offside and nearside front suspension lower balljoints have play

PAS pump damp

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 108,885 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside and nearside front suspension lower balljoints have play

PAS pump damp

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 102,147 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 102,146 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 96,121 miles

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

o/s/f wiper rubber slightly torn.

slight play in n/s/r lower suspension ball joint.

Pass 4 May 2010 81,753 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 75,676 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 75,676 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 71,294 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 71,294 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 60,168 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 59,831 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2005 53,208 miles

Lift in n/s/f & o/s/f lower swivel joints.

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)

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 BWL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BWL, 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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HJ02 BWL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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