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MJ52 HLW

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,848 mi
Last recorded143,848 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 HLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 143,848 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Fail 8 Oct 2018 143,848 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Pass 9 Oct 2017 134,739 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 125,596 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 118,737 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2014 112,962 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2014 112,962 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 109,977 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 103,001 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 36,291 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 36,291 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 92,864 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 88,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 88,772 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 78,036 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 64,604 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 52,264 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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MJ52 HLW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black 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 MJ52 HLW, 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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What year was MJ52 HLW registered?

MJ52 HLW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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