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SE02 VHA

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,394 mi
Last recorded104,394 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE02 VHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 104,394 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 104,317 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Outer Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

n/s front tyre near legal limits

Pass 17 Jan 2014 94,541 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 81,424 miles

advise front brake pads

advise nearside rear anti-roll bar link bushes

Fail 17 Nov 2012 81,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise front brake pads

advise nearside rear anti-roll bar link bushes

Pass 31 Oct 2011 68,599 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 68,597 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 60,640 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 51,764 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 48,298 miles

n/s/r tyre on limits

o/s/f wiper blade in poor condition

o/s/r tyre on limits inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2007 43,560 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 43,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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SE02 VHA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SE02 VHA, 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

How do I check the history of SE02 VHA?

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What year was SE02 VHA registered?

SE02 VHA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 2 August 2002.

Is SE02 VHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE02 VHA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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