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DV52 BZX

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Green Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,012 mi
Last recorded89,012 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 BZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2020 89,012 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crash bar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 87,815 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged Both Front Brake Flexi Hoses Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Brake Pipes Covered In Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust System Corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-Body Corrosion

Fail 24 Oct 2019 87,815 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake hose slightly damaged Both Front Brake Flexi Hoses Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Brake Pipes Covered In Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust System Corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-Body Corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2018 85,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wall perished

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 85,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wall perished

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 83,285 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 80,683 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 80,642 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 79,070 miles

Front roll bar bushes worn

both rear tyre side walls cracking

oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2014 77,423 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 77,423 miles

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

both front tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 11 Apr 2013 74,981 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 73,515 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 73,513 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 65,999 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 65,999 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 57,905 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 50,507 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 44,429 miles

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

front brake pad thickness low.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 44,429 miles

front brake pad thickness low.

Pass 21 Feb 2007 36,310 miles

carn't see thickness of front brake pads

n\s\ mirror glass broken

Pass 27 Feb 2006 28,289 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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DV52 BZX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Green with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DV52 BZX, 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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DV52 BZX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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