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HY52 WUG

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

84,091 mi
Last recorded84,091 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY52 WUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 84,091 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both

Rear Coil spring corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 21 Aug 2023 81,512 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2023 81,379 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 79,183 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 79,158 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 78,771 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 78,428 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 76,569 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 75,400 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 74,613 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 70,845 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Nov 2013 70,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 66,457 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 63,659 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 63,656 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 59,482 miles

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

n/s and o/s steering arm has slight play

Fail 18 Nov 2010 59,482 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s and o/s steering arm has slight play

Pass 10 Nov 2009 55,134 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 50,918 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 50,870 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

play in nearside front steering rack arm

Pass 13 Nov 2007 46,031 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 40,800 miles

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

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

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

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

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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HY52 WUG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HY52 WUG, 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 HY52 WUG registered?

HY52 WUG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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The MOT history for HY52 WUG shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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