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SR02 HXU

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

138,979 mi
Last recorded138,979 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR02 HXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 138,979 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 133,818 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 131,559 miles

Battery securing strap corroded battery not likely to fall.

Corrosion to nearside rear in lower quarter/boot floor

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along chassis to abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Both flexible brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Jul 2018 131,556 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery securing strap corroded battery not likely to fall.

Corrosion to nearside rear in lower quarter/boot floor

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along chassis to abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Both flexible brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2017 126,640 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 126,630 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)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 116,109 miles

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES WEARING

Offside MIRROR DISCOLOURED

Fail 10 Oct 2016 116,098 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES WEARING

Offside MIRROR DISCOLOURED

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Oct 2015 105,603 miles

O/S MIRROR DAMAGED

O/S TYRES TREAD LOW

Fail 5 Oct 2015 105,600 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine UNABLE TO TEST EMMISIONS (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S MIRROR DAMAGED

O/S TYRES TREAD LOW

Pass 20 Oct 2014 96,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers mirror damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2013 84,234 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes corrodeing by battery

Pass 23 Oct 2012 75,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Oct 2012 75,101 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Oct 2011 161,001 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 46,977 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 46,977 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 46,288 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 45,801 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 45,801 miles

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

registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 May 2007 45,549 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 45,228 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 39,410 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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SR02 HXU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SR02 HXU, 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 SR02 HXU registered?

SR02 HXU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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