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HS02 VHT

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,741 mi
Last recorded125,741 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS02 VHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 125,741 miles

unable to reach engine oil temperature of 80c, exhaust emissions tested at 75c, overridden by NT

Fail 30 Oct 2017 125,739 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

unable to reach engine oil temperature of 80c, exhaust emissions tested at 75c, overridden by NT

Pass 8 Nov 2016 119,467 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Nov 2016 119,467 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective linkage broken (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective linkage broken (1.7.2)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Oct 2016 119,466 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush in lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush in lower arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear 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 2 Oct 2015 109,923 miles

damage to front bumper.

near side rear tyre close to limit.

Fail 2 Oct 2015 109,923 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

damage to front bumper.

near side rear tyre close to limit.

Pass 24 Sep 2014 95,710 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 95,338 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 80,175 miles

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

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 23 Jun 2012 68,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight body corrosion

very strong advise off side mirror detiorating

Fail 16 Jun 2012 68,708 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight body corrosion

very strong advise off side mirror detiorating

Pass 16 Jun 2011 62,421 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 55,881 miles

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

wear in offside of steering rack

Pass 10 Jun 2009 50,590 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge close to limit

slight movement in n/s/r suspension arm outer joint

Pass 4 Jun 2008 42,699 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Jun 2007 36,206 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 32,072 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 32,072 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 23,424 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)

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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HS02 VHT 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 65%.

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 HS02 VHT, 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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HS02 VHT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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