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DE52 LXX

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,292 mi
Last recorded141,292 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 LXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 141,292 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 134,599 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 134,582 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 127,361 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

General surface corrosion underside of vehicle in & out of prescribed areas

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 119,166 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both fronts & fronts to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

General surface corrosion to chassis & underbody areas

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

Offside front tyre low on inside edge

Rear suspension lower ball joints slight play

Pass 14 Jul 2016 109,508 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Fronts to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge nearly through to canvas (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play rear suspension arms

Surface corrosion rear floor area

Pass 29 Jul 2015 103,670 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 102,651 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 102,651 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 100,002 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 90,184 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 77,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NS mirror lens cracked

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 77,851 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NS mirror lens cracked

Nail in offside front tyre

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 21 Aug 2010 71,674 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 71,674 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 66,803 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 66,803 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 57,243 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 56,951 miles

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 39,004 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DE52 LXX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DE52 LXX, 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 DE52 LXX registered?

DE52 LXX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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