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HJ52 ASO

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

160,366 mi
Last recorded160,366 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 ASO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 160,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 16 Mar 2015 160,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2014 156,391 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 156,339 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 149,094 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2013 149,042 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2012 142,359 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 142,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 131,023 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 131,023 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 115,930 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 115,885 miles

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 20 Jan 2009 110,422 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 110,422 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 95,669 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 95,668 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2007 84,260 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 84,244 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 70,544 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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HJ52 ASO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 HJ52 ASO, 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 HJ52 ASO registered?

HJ52 ASO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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