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P66 HSE

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

140,936 mi
Last recorded140,936 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP66 HSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 140,936 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 140,933 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 136,113 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 135,245 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 131,464 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 131,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 121,813 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

plastic covers on inner sills preventing full inspection of some components /brake pipes

Fail 7 Feb 2019 121,338 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack joint ball joint has excessive play (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

plastic covers on inner sills preventing full inspection of some components /brake pipes

Pass 15 Feb 2018 109,588 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 109,585 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 109,100 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 98,551 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 91,385 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 85,912 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 80,826 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 75,753 miles

child seats fitted to o/s and n/s rear not allowing full inspection of adult belts.

Pass 18 Aug 2011 71,083 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 65,922 miles

child seats fitted o/s and n/s rear not allowing a full inspection of adult belts

Pass 30 Jul 2009 60,221 miles

child seats fitted o/s and n/s rear not allowing a full inspection of adult belts.

Pass 8 Aug 2008 54,734 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 54,734 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 53,415 miles

N/S/F Side repeater exterior lens cracked.

O/S/F Tyre tread wearing on inner edge.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Presented with both far rear seats missing.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 41,871 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 34,522 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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P66 HSE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 P66 HSE, 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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P66 HSE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 7 August 2002.

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