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SN02 JHA

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

191,807 mi
Last recorded191,807 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN02 JHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 191,807 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 173,028 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 160,547 miles

Centre Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH. (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Wearing thin. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Bottom ball joint. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting low. (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner surfaces in a poor condition. (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded Both. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 160,547 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH. (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Wearing thin. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Bottom ball joint. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting low. (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner surfaces in a poor condition. (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded Both. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 147,767 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 147,767 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2014 141,460 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 134,527 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 124,619 miles

front + rear metal brake pipes have surface corrosion (may need replacing soon)

front tyres starting to wear inner edges

general underbody corrosion

trat tyres perishing/getting close to wear bars

very slight oil dampness around sump area

Pass 10 Oct 2011 121,595 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 115,591 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 110,383 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 110,383 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 93,261 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 78,436 miles

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

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

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

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

TAPPLEY METER

Fail 25 Feb 2008 78,396 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

TAPPLEY METER

Pass 2 Mar 2007 65,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 45,928 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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SN02 JHA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SN02 JHA, 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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SN02 JHA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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