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HV02 VYN

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,851 mi
Last recorded157,851 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 VYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 157,851 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 147,858 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2012 147,856 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2010 124,296 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 124,295 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (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 2 Oct 2009 105,881 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 105,881 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 93,908 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 76,138 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 56,669 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 VYN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VYN, 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 HV02 VYN registered?

HV02 VYN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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