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DW52 DKW

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

114,175 mi
Last recorded114,175 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW52 DKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 114,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coolant leak PIPE CLAMP LEAK ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 110,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear BOTH SIDES PARKING BRAKE LOW EFFORT BUT LOCKUP 147:221KG

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 105,472 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive lower from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 102,274 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 97,873 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 97,873 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 97,732 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak offside catalytic converter leaking on seam (8.2.2.1 (b))

area around power steering resiviour covered in oil unable to see visible leak

Pass 4 Oct 2019 93,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 93,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

TRASMISSION FLUID LEAK

Pass 11 Oct 2018 91,022 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 91,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 87,348 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

electric seat switch cover insecure

Fail 26 Sep 2017 87,347 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

electric seat switch cover insecure

Pass 10 Oct 2016 82,387 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2016 82,387 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2015 80,124 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 80,124 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 76,345 miles

underside rusty

Pass 19 Sep 2013 73,082 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 72,842 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 69,252 miles

coil spring rusty

slight play in wheels

underside of car rusty

Pass 27 Sep 2011 66,631 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 66,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 64,348 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 64,278 miles

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

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

Some front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2009 58,760 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 52,029 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 50,878 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 46,566 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 46,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

osf tyre on 1.6mm

rear tyres worn on outer edges

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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DW52 DKW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 DW52 DKW, 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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DW52 DKW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 5 November 2002.

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