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DS52 EUV

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,527 mi
Last recorded123,527 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 EUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 123,527 miles

N/s , o/s front tyres worn on inside edges

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2014 121,432 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear crossmember is slightly corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2013 115,818 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 109,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2012 109,046 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2011 100,145 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 100,145 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 85,832 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 72,265 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 72,265 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 61,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 49,610 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 49,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 42,490 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 34,561 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 EUV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EUV, 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

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What year was DS52 EUV registered?

DS52 EUV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 13 December 2002.

Is DS52 EUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS52 EUV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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