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S88 CHU

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

91,606 mi
Last recorded91,606 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 CHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 91,606 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 89,833 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 88,642 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 87,752 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 87,752 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 85,104 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 82,751 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 81,044 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 75,727 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 72,363 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 66,688 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 59,858 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 53,927 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 47,549 miles

Slight play in both front lower steering ball joints

Pass 11 Oct 2012 45,422 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 44,404 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 44,060 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 41,683 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 36,277 miles

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

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

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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S88 CHU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 S88 CHU, 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 S88 CHU registered?

S88 CHU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 23 April 2002.

Is S88 CHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S88 CHU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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