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HJ52 XXS

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

134,182 mi
Last recorded134,182 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 XXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 134,182 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 128,313 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jul 2016 122,047 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2016 122,047 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 118,611 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 118,597 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 108,239 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 106,403 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 96,299 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 96,296 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 88,380 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 72,271 miles

Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 6 May 2010 72,271 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 66,188 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 66,183 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2005 54,468 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 54,468 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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 XXS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XXS, 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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HJ52 XXS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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