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DS52 DSO

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

106,147 mi
Last recorded106,147 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 106,147 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 100,876 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 96,265 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 95,129 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2013 92,145 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 92,145 miles

Centre Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 88,627 miles

N/S/R tyre edges worn

Pass 12 Dec 2011 78,908 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 70,464 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 65,581 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 58,611 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 58,611 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 42,444 miles

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

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

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

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

advise condition rear number plate assy

advise offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 4 May 2006 34,458 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 26,227 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 DSO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DSO, 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 DS52 DSO registered?

DS52 DSO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 2 October 2002.

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The MOT history for DS52 DSO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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