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HT02 BXA

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,638 mi
Last recorded122,638 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT02 BXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 122,638 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside is corroded, chassis subframes, suspension etc.

Fail 17 Feb 2023 122,610 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 119,830 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear shocks and springs rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2021 116,966 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 115,862 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 115,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 110,392 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 104,523 miles

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

Front Oil leak engine ()

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 97,521 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2016 89,993 miles

major engine oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2016 89,993 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended no fog lamp working (1.9.4)

major engine oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2015 82,814 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 77,975 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 71,387 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 71,387 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 66,649 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 61,491 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 54,430 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 54,430 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 50,920 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 50,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jul 2008 43,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 43,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Jul 2007 35,124 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2007 35,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jul 2006 26,026 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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HT02 BXA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HT02 BXA, 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 HT02 BXA registered?

HT02 BXA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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