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KN02 HZJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Maroon Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

161,968 mi
Last recorded161,968 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN02 HZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2020 161,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that it permits the entry of exhaust fumes (6.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner STEERING RACK JOINT HAS PLAY

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 146,497 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 144,819 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 141,549 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Mar 2017 141,351 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 134,683 miles

offside inner steering arm slight play

Pass 15 Nov 2014 127,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 123,125 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 118,730 miles

NSF headlight faded but beam pattern and output are not yet effected

NSF,NSR and OSR tyres are all on 3mm.

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2011 113,024 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 103,525 miles

Centre stop lamp not working.

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

Two out of three washer jets not working.

Pass 1 Aug 2009 94,078 miles

condensation in nearside head lamp

slight corrosion in rear side to side brake pipe

Pass 1 Aug 2008 84,154 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 84,112 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2007 75,060 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 75,060 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 63,890 miles

Front 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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KN02 HZJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Maroon with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KN02 HZJ, 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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KN02 HZJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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