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DX52 PFZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

164,351 mi
Last recorded164,351 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 PFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 164,351 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 163,377 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 163,375 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 161,369 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 159,395 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 155,499 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 155,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 149,624 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 149,624 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 144,226 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 144,220 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 132,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s air bag turned off for child seat

Pass 3 Aug 2015 132,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s air bag turned off for child seat

Fail 21 May 2014 119,372 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 119,372 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 117,920 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 117,920 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2012 116,091 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 116,055 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 113,912 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 111,619 miles

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

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

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

offside front view mirror slightly detoriated but not seriously affecting rear view

Pass 17 May 2010 111,619 miles

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

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

offside front view mirror slightly detoriated but not seriously affecting rear view

Pass 13 May 2009 103,634 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 103,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

nearside reverse lamp not working

Pass 15 May 2008 90,898 miles

both rear seats and belt not chacked due to full boot

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre walls worn

Fail 12 May 2008 90,898 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

both rear seats and belt not chacked due to full boot

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre walls worn

spongy brake pedal

Fail 9 May 2008 90,826 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

front and rear number plates not displaying post code

rear moast seat belts not tested seats not deployed

Pass 2 May 2007 71,610 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 57,344 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 57,344 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 PFZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 PFZ, 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 PFZ registered?

DX52 PFZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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