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RE52 HGU

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,417 mi
Last recorded132,417 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 HGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 132,417 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 132,417 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 125,376 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front screen washer jet poor performance

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jan 2017 125,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective washer jet missing (1.7.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint marked with yellow chalk (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front screen washer jet poor performance

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jan 2016 115,432 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 115,387 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure door mirror (8.1.1)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak front (2.7.3)

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front anti roll bar bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure front (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions front (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Wheel bolt(s) missing front (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Wheel bolt(s) missing rear (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure door mirror (8.1.1)

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front anti roll bar bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Wheel bolt(s) missing front (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Wheel bolt(s) missing rear (4.2.A.1e)

passenger door does not latch securely closed front bonnet latch (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2015

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 98,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 84,976 miles

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

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

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

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

SRS AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Fail 21 Aug 2012 84,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

SRS AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Pass 22 Aug 2011 74,484 miles

engine covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 17 Aug 2010 66,729 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 60,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

child seat insecure?.

Pass 1 Oct 2008 51,232 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nail in n/s/r tyre.

play in o/s/f lower ball joint (boarderline).

Pass 28 Sep 2007 37,271 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 32,286 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 19,038 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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RE52 HGU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 94,474 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RE52 HGU, 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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RE52 HGU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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