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MH02 FBJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

141,141 mi
Last recorded141,141 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 FBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 141,141 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 139,169 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 133,560 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 133,553 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 130,957 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 130,957 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 127,838 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 127,838 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2017 124,254 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 124,254 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 117,524 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2016 117,524 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2015 111,299 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 102,995 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has slight crack

Pass 3 Jul 2013 93,124 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 89,355 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 84,802 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 82,502 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 78,274 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 72,476 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 67,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 58,725 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 49,676 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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MH02 FBJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MH02 FBJ, 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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MH02 FBJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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