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DN52 XWU

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,661 mi
Last recorded114,661 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 XWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 114,661 miles

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

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

near side headlamp aim not tested

Fail 25 Nov 2015 114,660 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

near side headlamp aim not tested

Pass 19 Nov 2014 107,375 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 107,375 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 97,988 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 97,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 90,924 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 83,748 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 79,302 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 71,957 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 65,027 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 64,700 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 64,700 miles

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 58,826 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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DN52 XWU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DN52 XWU, 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 DN52 XWU registered?

DN52 XWU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 16 October 2002.

Is DN52 XWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN52 XWU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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