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PX02 HEJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

148,569 mi
Last recorded148,569 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX02 HEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 148,569 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 148,569 miles

Electronic stability control wheel speed sensor missing (7.12 (a))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 144,495 miles

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

Offside Front side repeater

both rear perished

front bumper Damaged but not cosies injury

rear bumper Damaged but not cosies injury

Fail 28 Jun 2023 144,495 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements both rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front side repeater

both rear perished

front bumper Damaged but not cosies injury

rear bumper Damaged but not cosies injury

Pass 9 Jun 2022 140,296 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded but no instructional

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear axle and under body slightly corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2022 140,296 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded but no instructional

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear axle and under body slightly corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2021 135,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 135,374 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 127,596 miles

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

Offside indicator side repeater lens damaged but has no sharp edge

nearside mirror is slightly loose on its mounting but not insecure and not effecting the view to the rear

Fail 1 Jul 2019 127,595 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside indicator side repeater lens damaged but has no sharp edge

nearside mirror is slightly loose on its mounting but not insecure and not effecting the view to the rear

Pass 28 Jun 2018 126,577 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 123,801 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 120,415 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 118,106 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 118,106 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 113,568 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 113,567 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 106,059 miles

bad oil leak from front of car

Fail 18 Apr 2013 106,059 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

bad oil leak from front of car

Pass 7 Mar 2012 97,494 miles

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

rear brake pipe across rear axle very rusty

Fail 6 Mar 2012 97,494 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

rear brake pipe across rear axle very rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2011 91,845 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 91,845 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting rivet missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting rivet missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 87,273 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 84,847 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 78,142 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 62,717 miles

n/side head light unit steamed up patten ok

n/side rear child seat fitted

rear brake pads near to limit

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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PX02 HEJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PX02 HEJ, 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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PX02 HEJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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