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DS52 CEK

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

112,553 mi
Last recorded112,553 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2021 112,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear of rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2021 112,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear of rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 105,724 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 101,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 100,214 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 100,159 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 100,143 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe over sub frame corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Flexi brake pipe connection corroded to brake calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe corroded front to rear of vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipes front to rear of vehicle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Flexi pipe to brake calliper connection corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Aug 2017 98,316 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe corroded in n/s/f wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D rubbers inner and outer (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 95,664 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2015 90,422 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 88,425 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 88,271 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 77,500 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 70,579 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 62,690 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Aug 2011 56,504 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 50,318 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 48,243 miles

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

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

rear no. plate slightly deterioated.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 45,241 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 38,995 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 36,303 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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DS52 CEK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DS52 CEK, 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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DS52 CEK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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The MOT history for DS52 CEK shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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