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HJ52 ZXW

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,469 mi
Last recorded166,469 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 ZXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 166,469 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 166,407 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 157,414 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Spare wheel inflated

Fail 8 Feb 2020 157,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 150,013 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 140,703 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 118,873 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 104,782 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides covers faded/misty (1.7.5a)

all brake discs pitted

surface rust under the vehicle and on brake pipes/brake hoses ferrules and on some other componants

under trays fitted obscuring some under side componants

Pass 22 Nov 2013 102,129 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED / SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT BALL JOINTS / SLIGHT CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES NEAR TANK

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Nov 2013 102,031 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

SILL COVERS FITTED / SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT BALL JOINTS / SLIGHT CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES NEAR TANK

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 97,772 miles

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Front Tyres starting to perish.

Brake Pad Wear Indicator illuminates when Brakes applied.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2011 93,548 miles

ALL Brake Discs worn.

Brake Pad Wear Lamp flickers.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 93,548 miles

ALL Brake Discs worn.

Brake Pad Wear Lamp flickers.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 87,989 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 80,860 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 76,399 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 66,568 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 66,568 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 62,521 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 43,471 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 ZXW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ZXW, 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 ZXW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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