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HK02 UCW

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

144,416 mi
Last recorded144,416 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 144,416 miles

both front anti-roll bar d bushes worn

both rear anti-roll bar d bushes worn

play in inner rack joints (co-axle)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 130,612 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 126,480 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 126,448 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 126,414 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 114,935 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 114,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play off/side end of rack

Pass 23 Jun 2010 102,205 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 88,292 miles

Rear brake pads starting to wear low

Fail 10 Jun 2009 88,292 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 23 May 2008 76,719 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 76,719 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 64,957 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 51,991 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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HK02 UCW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UCW, 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 UCW registered?

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

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