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PA02 HWL

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

111,942 mi
Last recorded111,942 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA02 HWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 111,942 miles

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

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tierod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tierod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear body mount corrosion

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner pocket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear bumper support panel

sill covers fitted

slight under body corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2020 110,347 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 110,347 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 106,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 102,270 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inside edges (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 98,138 miles

Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 98,138 miles

Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All front bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 93,227 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 90,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 90,134 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 88,006 miles

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

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

advise front bonnet struts weak

Fail 8 Apr 2014 88,006 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

advise front bonnet struts weak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 85,191 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 85,191 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 80,345 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 78,670 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 70,306 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 62,245 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 57,087 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front tyres worn slightly lumpy on inner edges

Slight lift in n/s/f lower suspension arm ball-joint

Pass 21 Apr 2007 51,463 miles

crack in nearside mirror repeater lamp lens

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 May 2006 39,711 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 27,537 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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PA02 HWL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PA02 HWL, 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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PA02 HWL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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