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DS52 BXW

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,586 mi
Last recorded103,586 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2009
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 BXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2009 103,586 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 103,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 87,860 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 87,860 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 65,796 miles

Offside 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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DS52 BXW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DS52 BXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DS52 BXW?

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What year was DS52 BXW registered?

DS52 BXW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 11 November 2002.

Is DS52 BXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS52 BXW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DS52 BXW have outstanding finance?

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