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DF52 DTN

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

164,006 mi
Last recorded164,006 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 DTN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 164,006 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Mar 2026 164,006 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2025 163,966 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 156,470 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 143,086 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 139,485 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 139,485 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 130,498 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 127,777 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 121,711 miles

both front tyres heavy wear on edges

both track rods have play

Fail 9 May 2016 121,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres heavy wear on edges

both track rods have play

Pass 22 May 2015 113,959 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 109,022 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake pads worn lower on o/s rear than n/s rear. advise full inspection

Fail 21 May 2014 109,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake pads worn lower on o/s rear than n/s rear. advise full inspection

Pass 22 May 2013 100,751 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2012 94,570 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 94,512 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine under tray secured with cable ties.

Oil leak on Engine.

Pass 16 May 2011 84,960 miles

Hi level rear brake light inop.

N/S front windscreen washer jet aimed low.

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Steering rack slightly worn.

Water level in header tank slightly low.

Fail 10 May 2011 84,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Hi level rear brake light inop.

N/S front windscreen washer jet aimed low.

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Steering rack slightly worn.

Water level in header tank slightly low.

Pass 17 May 2010 77,039 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

slight oil leak on diff

Pass 15 May 2009 70,516 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2009 70,502 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 64,688 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 54,574 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 43,045 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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DF52 DTN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DF52 DTN, 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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DF52 DTN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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