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IHZ 8782

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Red Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

117,495 mi
Last recorded117,495 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIHZ 8782
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 117,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 117,437 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 117,136 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 117,136 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 113,410 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 113,410 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 107,138 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 101,395 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 94,523 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Aug 2016 94,523 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Aug 2015 87,239 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2014 84,177 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 84,177 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2013 83,179 miles

Oil leak

rear suspension components slightly corroded...

Pass 20 Aug 2012 82,750 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 82,745 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 25 May 2011 81,776 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 80,414 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 78,775 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 78,768 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 76,740 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 75,012 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 75,012 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 21 Jul 2006 72,350 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 72,350 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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IHZ 8782 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Red with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 IHZ 8782, 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 IHZ 8782 registered?

IHZ 8782 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 26 July 2002.

Is IHZ 8782 safe to buy?

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