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EJ52 MPX

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

97,814 mi
Last recorded97,814 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 MPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 97,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering Rack Bushes Have Slight Play

Fail 19 Feb 2024 97,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering Rack Bushes Have Slight Play

Pass 13 Feb 2023 90,191 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damage

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 80,057 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Steering Rack bushes slight play

Fail 8 Dec 2021 80,057 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Steering Rack bushes slight play

Pass 26 Nov 2020 76,851 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 74,270 miles

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

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 74,270 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 71,109 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 71,109 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 69,078 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 64,539 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 61,535 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 56,966 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 56,966 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 54,431 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 53,050 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 50,807 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 49,859 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 47,513 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 46,518 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 45,603 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 42,061 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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EJ52 MPX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 EJ52 MPX, 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 EJ52 MPX registered?

EJ52 MPX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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