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OU02 HCZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Green Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,516 mi
Last recorded178,516 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 HCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 178,516 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 178,358 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested not tested due to excessive black smoke (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2015 164,856 miles

n/s washer jet inop

ride height sensor snapped

slight wear in n/s bottom ball-joint

wear in both steering tie rods

Fail 11 Dec 2015 164,765 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault on dash (3.4.1c)

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed front and rear (6.3.4b)

registration plate letter/figure incomplete front and rear (6.3.1c)

n/s washer jet inop

ride height sensor snapped

slight wear in n/s bottom ball-joint

wear in both steering tie rods

Pass 16 Dec 2014 156,277 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2013 152,437 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2013 152,437 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2012 150,542 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 145,421 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 143,129 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 142,314 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 139,536 miles

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

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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OU02 HCZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Green with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OU02 HCZ, 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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OU02 HCZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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