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HV02 DKY

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Bronze Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

124,312 mi
Last recorded124,312 miles
Recorded on29 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 DKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2021 124,312 miles

Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance .

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray

Fail 29 May 2021 124,311 miles

Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance .

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray

Pass 4 May 2019 115,327 miles

Both windscreen wipers slightly smeary

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 111,275 miles

All four tyre heavily deteriorated

Both windscreen wipers slightly smeary

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 107,572 miles

Front brake discs worn

Inner Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

under tray fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2017 107,572 miles

Front brake discs worn

Inner Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2016 102,226 miles

chips on screen

slight play in rack & rack mounts

aims slightly faded

child seats fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2016 102,224 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play RACK END!! (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

aims slightly faded

child seats fitted

chips on screen

slight play in rack & rack mounts

Pass 25 Mar 2015 96,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside wing mirror light cracked.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 96,181 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside wing mirror light cracked.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 90,008 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 84,848 miles

chips on screen

rack slight play

some brake pipes rusty

Fail 11 Apr 2013 84,845 miles

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

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

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

chips on screen

rack slight play

some brake pipes rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2012 77,932 miles

Both front tyre cracked.

Centre brake light is only working at 50%.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 77,932 miles

Both front tyre cracked.

Centre brake light is only working at 50%.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 72,594 miles

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

Small play in both rear lower ball joints.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 67,248 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 67,248 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 61,125 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008

Front and rear pads very low

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2008

Front and rear pads very low

Pass 11 Apr 2007 45,326 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 38,956 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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HV02 DKY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Bronze with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HV02 DKY, 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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HV02 DKY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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