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TRH 176

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

39,224 mi
Last recorded39,224 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRH 176
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 39,224 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 36,151 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 34,375 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 29,744 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 25,881 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 21,798 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 14,472 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 14,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 14,404 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 14,238 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 13,382 miles

Slight oil leak from automatic transmission

Pass 20 Jun 2014 12,380 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 12,211 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 9,964 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 2,965 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 2,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 2,955 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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TRH 176 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 TRH 176, 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 TRH 176 registered?

TRH 176 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 23 May 2002.

Is TRH 176 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRH 176 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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