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RK02 HMO

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

107,151 mi
Last recorded107,151 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK02 HMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 107,151 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes from servo to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 105,698 miles

MIL light not illuminating

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

accelerator pedal has play in pinion

Fail 8 Sep 2022 105,695 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

MIL light not illuminating

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

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

accelerator pedal has play in pinion

Pass 8 Sep 2021 101,308 miles

MIL light not illuminating

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

accelerator pedal has slight play in pinion

Fail 6 Sep 2021 101,305 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

MIL light not illuminating

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

accelerator pedal has slight play in pinion

Pass 9 Sep 2020 94,548 miles

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

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

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

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

all brake pipes cannot be inspected due to running along chassis and covers

Fail 4 Sep 2020 94,548 miles

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

all brake pipes cannot be inspected due to running along chassis and covers

Pass 1 Jul 2019 91,435 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 90,138 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 90,138 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rears at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both outer D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 83,219 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 78,424 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 22 Sep 2016 78,424 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 7 Jul 2015 74,351 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 73,561 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 72,557 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 69,995 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 63,736 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 58,610 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 53,310 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 47,635 miles

air bag light on

brake pad warning light coming on

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

o/s and n/s rear seat belts mouldy

Fail 22 Jan 2008 47,632 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

air bag light on

brake pad warning light coming on

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

o/s and n/s rear seat belts mouldy

Pass 19 Mar 2007 40,413 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 32,559 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 32,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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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RK02 HMO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RK02 HMO, 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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RK02 HMO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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