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HJ52 XOE

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

226,301 mi
Last recorded226,301 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 XOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 226,301 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

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))

windscreen washer bottle damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2024 220,681 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 209,179 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 209,177 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 203,367 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 192,948 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 192,947 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 177,590 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

hand brake just made limit

Pass 9 Jul 2018 159,903 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 147,481 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 May 2017 147,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 May 2016 139,825 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 131,781 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 131,781 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2014 123,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leaking

smell gas

wrong camber on offside front wheel

Pass 30 May 2013 117,973 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 109,151 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 109,151 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2011 99,782 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 99,782 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2010 89,783 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 70,692 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 55,061 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 51,425 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 XOE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XOE, 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 XOE registered?

HJ52 XOE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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