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DX52 EXR

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,362 mi
Last recorded121,362 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 EXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 121,362 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 121,197 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2017 111,783 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jul 2017 111,780 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 101,487 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 101,486 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine leaking oil

Pass 24 Nov 2015 98,817 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 98,815 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 93,990 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 86,557 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 79,746 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 73,188 miles

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

front o/s n/s bottom balljoints have slight play

front to rear brake pipes corroding rear

Pass 15 Nov 2010 66,834 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 66,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 60,790 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 60,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 50,796 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 41,612 miles

Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 38,837 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 32,590 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 22,377 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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DX52 EXR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DX52 EXR, 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 DX52 EXR registered?

DX52 EXR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is DX52 EXR safe to buy?

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