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HX52 UPC

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,498 mi
Last recorded172,498 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX52 UPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 172,498 miles

Front Bumper damaged

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 165,022 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 156,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases injector leaking compression (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear seat folded and not used

Oil leak ()

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

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

front no plate damaged

Fail 11 May 2017 156,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases injector leaking compression (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear seat folded and not used

Oil leak ()

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

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

front no plate damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2016 150,490 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2016 150,489 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 141,376 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 141,376 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 127,987 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 127,642 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eye level stop not working

slight split nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 May 2013 116,000 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 26 May 2012 107,171 miles

All front suspension bushes starting to perish

Belly pan fitted

Front discs slightly worn

Slight oil leaks

Slight screen damage

Fail 26 May 2012 107,171 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

All front suspension bushes starting to perish

Belly pan fitted

Front discs slightly worn

Slight oil leaks

Slight screen damage

Pass 28 May 2011 92,677 miles

Belly pan fitted

Both front tyres getting low

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

Full sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2010 73,887 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 73,887 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 68,225 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 68,225 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 60,487 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 51,012 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 42,301 miles

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

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

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

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

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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HX52 UPC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HX52 UPC, 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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HX52 UPC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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