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SH02 MVS

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Green Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

133,923 mi
Last recorded133,923 miles
Recorded on7 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH02 MVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2023 133,923 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Underbody slightly corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2023 133,901 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

complete underside corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2022 118,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 102,669 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 102,669 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 89,094 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 89,094 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 77,486 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 71,602 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 65,446 miles

Offside parking brake weak & noisy

Fail 6 Jun 2016 65,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside parking brake weak & noisy

Pass 4 Jun 2015 64,003 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 64,003 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 63,762 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 63,762 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 63,155 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 61,599 miles

engine oil leak

tow bar electrical socket not working correctly

Fail 7 Jun 2012 61,598 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

tow bar electrical socket not working correctly

Pass 4 Jun 2011 60,866 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 60,090 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 60,090 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 58,932 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 54,880 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 46,568 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 40,435 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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SH02 MVS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Green with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SH02 MVS, 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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What year was SH02 MVS registered?

SH02 MVS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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