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OV02 HTE

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,017 mi
Last recorded143,017 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 HTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 143,017 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective front head light lenses slight misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front cv boot o\s front ditiriated

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm bush minor perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs minor corossion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 131,730 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 114,700 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 114,364 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 94,695 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 74,699 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 74,698 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 69,947 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 62,495 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 54,181 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 14 May 2012 54,181 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 21 Apr 2011 51,942 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 44,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2009 44,802 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 42,017 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 42,017 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 38,996 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 29,868 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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OV02 HTE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OV02 HTE, 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 OV02 HTE registered?

OV02 HTE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 10 May 2002.

Is OV02 HTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV02 HTE shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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