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HX02 XDO

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

148,803 mi
Last recorded148,803 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX02 XDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 148,803 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 148,799 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 142,759 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp lense cloudy starting to affect light output

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp lense cloudy starting to affect light output

Oil leakage from engine

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 142,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No beam image (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp lense cloudy starting to affect light output

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp lense cloudy starting to affect light output

Oil leakage from engine

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 135,913 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 135,904 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 128,833 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 128,833 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 111,109 miles

body damage

Pass 28 Jul 2010 86,524 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 86,524 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 86,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2009 73,482 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 73,482 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 55,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 55,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 41,903 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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HX02 XDO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 HX02 XDO, 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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HX02 XDO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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