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MH02 MUB

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

183,132 mi
Last recorded183,132 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 183,132 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

inner joints handbrake travel oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2016 180,334 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front lower and both rear lower balljoints have slight play

front brake discs and pads wearing thin

major oil leak

suspension and brake component corroded

wipers slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Feb 2016 180,322 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front lower and both rear lower balljoints have slight play

front brake discs and pads wearing thin

major oil leak

suspension and brake component corroded

wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2015 175,073 miles

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

rear coil springs corroded

steering / suspension has slight play

Pass 6 Dec 2013 158,795 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 158,795 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear tyre worn heavy on inner edge of tyre wall

Pass 19 Nov 2012 139,813 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 139,813 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 118,942 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 118,905 miles

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

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

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

offside front track rod end has slight play

steering column top bush has slight play

Pass 16 Dec 2010 99,697 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 99,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 74,492 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 72,123 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 64,953 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 61,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2007 54,107 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 54,107 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2006 47,154 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR LEFT TO RIGHT STEEL BRAKE PIPE

Pass 27 Jun 2006 47,154 miles

SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR LEFT TO RIGHT STEEL BRAKE PIPE

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 MUB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MH02 MUB, 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 MUB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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