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DY52 KPJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

132,245 mi
Last recorded132,245 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 KPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 132,245 miles

vehicle undersealed on under side of vehicle

Pass 3 Oct 2022 124,926 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both front. (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack slight seepage. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in o/s/f steering rack.

Fail 1 Jul 2022 124,711 miles

Power steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 118,528 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all fronts (1.1.11 (c))

under body corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2020 112,013 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

headlamp lense / covers faded

Fail 27 Jun 2020 111,996 miles

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended centre belt jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack at offside (2.1.5 (a))

headlamp lense / covers faded

Pass 15 Mar 2019 110,102 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing,perishing and wearing on inner edges

Both rear tyres perishing

Engine and gearbox misted with oil

Nearside Rear Spring corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn down to 2mm

Steering rack misted with oil

Fail 25 Feb 2019 110,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Engine and gearbox misted with oil

Both front tyres scrubbing,Perishing and wearing on inner edges

Both rear tyres perishing

Nearside Rear Spring corroded

Offside Front Tyre is worn to 2mm

Steering rack misted with oil

Pass 29 Jan 2018 103,511 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 100,194 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 95,406 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 90,692 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 87,328 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 82,824 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 77,776 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 73,231 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 73,199 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 65,881 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 60,517 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 55,096 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 49,321 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 46,909 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2007 46,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2006 34,846 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 34,846 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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DY52 KPJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DY52 KPJ, 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 DY52 KPJ registered?

DY52 KPJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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The MOT history for DY52 KPJ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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