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HK51 ZSZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

155,315 mi
Last recorded155,315 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 ZSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 155,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 152,333 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped o/s top corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 147,789 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes from master cylinder to abs pump slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn slightly on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 143,067 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 143,067 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 136,064 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 134,268 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 129,041 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 124,981 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 120,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 111,378 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 103,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 100,204 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 96,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2012 96,220 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2011 89,705 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 88,290 miles

front arb bushes worn

Pass 4 Jan 2010 83,001 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 78,046 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 72,428 miles

both front tyres getting low

Pass 4 Jan 2007 66,816 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 4 Jan 2006 62,626 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs slightly lipped

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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HK51 ZSZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HK51 ZSZ, 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 HK51 ZSZ registered?

HK51 ZSZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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