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S2 HJF

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,473 mi
Last recorded62,473 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 HJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 62,473 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 61,642 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 60,815 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 59,820 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 58,693 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 58,594 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 56,995 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 56,230 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 53,786 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 53,090 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 53,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 46,495 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 44,028 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 42,244 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 39,329 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 39,329 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 35,568 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 32,639 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 30,227 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2008 27,533 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 24,495 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 18,838 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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S2 HJF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S2 HJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S2 HJF registered?

S2 HJF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 7 November 2002.

Is S2 HJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S2 HJF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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