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K40 HUA

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

152,334 mi
Last recorded152,334 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 HUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 152,334 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 150,452 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 147,739 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 145,222 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 143,671 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 143,671 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 141,962 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 141,962 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing link missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2020 139,927 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 136,941 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and o/s gaiters (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 131,949 miles

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

rear main pipes lightly corroded in places

Pass 8 Aug 2017 124,063 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 117,521 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 109,260 miles

Handbrake travel high

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2014 105,547 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

Fail 18 Aug 2014 105,547 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 20 Aug 2013 101,974 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 101,974 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 97,546 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 83,161 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 73,600 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 62,757 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 53,662 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 45,271 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 37,617 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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K40 HUA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K40 HUA, 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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K40 HUA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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