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HK02 HRG

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

172,810 mi
Last recorded172,810 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK02 HRG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 172,810 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 172,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 168,338 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

dirty underside of vehicle

font accident damage

Fail 13 Nov 2020 168,338 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

dirty underside of vehicle

font accident damage

Pass 12 Jun 2019 162,844 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle covered in thick mud

Pass 31 May 2018 159,451 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 143,999 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 143,993 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 129,243 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

dirty underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Jun 2015 118,597 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2015 118,597 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2014 115,964 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 115,964 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 112,460 miles

Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 112,460 miles

Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 110,465 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 109,186 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 109,186 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 105,138 miles

both front tyres wearing low

oil leak

slight play both bottom ball joints

under body covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2009 95,164 miles

small stone chips in w/screen

Pass 2 Aug 2008 87,591 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 76,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 61,273 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 45,366 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 45,363 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

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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HK02 HRG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HK02 HRG, 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 HK02 HRG registered?

HK02 HRG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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