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MH02 OTC

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,542 mi
Last recorded120,542 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 OTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 120,542 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 111,057 miles

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

suspension components corroding,play in front anti roll bar bushes,o/s door mirror poor condition+headlamps

wiper rubbers wearing,offside front sidelight+o/s main beam getting dim,brake hoses wearing,oil leaks,nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 8 Sep 2017 108,875 miles

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

Engine oil leak noted

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2017 108,853 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/55 R17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine oil leak noted

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2016 105,927 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake discs wearing

front anti roll bar bushes wearing

offside rear tyre wearing on edges+cuts+getting low on tread

oil leaks

Fail 13 Sep 2016 105,926 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake discs wearing

front anti roll bar bushes wearing

offside rear tyre wearing on edges+cuts+getting low on tread

oil leaks

Pass 8 Sep 2015 103,839 miles

n/s outer c.v. boot wearing slight leaks

offside front tyre wearing on edges getting low on tread

offside rear tyre wearing on edges,oil leaks

slight play in anti roll bar bushes

Fail 12 Aug 2014 101,425 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 101,425 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 97,025 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 97,010 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 91,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 86,010 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Cut in nearside rear tyre side wall

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 28 Jul 2011 86,010 miles

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

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

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

Centre stop lamp not working

Cut in nearside rear tyre side wall

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2010 80,669 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 80,667 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 74,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 59,718 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 50,472 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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MH02 OTC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OTC, 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 OTC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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