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DX52 OZR

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,247 mi
Last recorded128,247 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 128,247 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 128,247 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2013 125,996 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 125,970 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

BAS/ESP/ETS/AND WATER LIGHT STAYING ON

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS WEARING THIN

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

REAR PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 3 Sep 2010 109,265 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTTER TREAD GETTING LOW

Fail 3 Sep 2010 109,264 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTTER TREAD GETTING LOW

Pass 19 Aug 2009 90,704 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2009 90,640 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 70,122 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 48,242 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 40,896 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 OZR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 DX52 OZR, 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 OZR registered?

DX52 OZR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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