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HK52 MTE

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Gold Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,142 mi
Last recorded126,142 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 MTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 126,142 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 126,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing from each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 115,728 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 114,265 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 114,253 miles

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

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

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 1 May 2013 110,245 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 109,489 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 102,671 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 102,630 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 95,041 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 86,356 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 82,669 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 68,327 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 49,424 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005
Fail 19 Dec 2005 34,749 miles

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

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

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

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

nail in near side rear tyre

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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HK52 MTE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Gold with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 HK52 MTE, 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 HK52 MTE registered?

HK52 MTE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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