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HJ52 HGP

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Green Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

130,387 mi
Last recorded130,387 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 HGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 130,387 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 124,918 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 117,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 111,495 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 104,873 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 100,190 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 93,206 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 85,057 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 79,945 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 79,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 79,537 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 76,647 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 74,193 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 71,462 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 66,986 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 64,035 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 61,214 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 56,868 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 53,467 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 50,669 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 47,311 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 47,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 HGP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Green with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HJ52 HGP, 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 HJ52 HGP registered?

HJ52 HGP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is HJ52 HGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ52 HGP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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