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EJ52 TSZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Green Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

184,785 mi
Last recorded184,785 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 TSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2020 184,785 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front accelerator pedal pivot worn

Pass 20 Nov 2019 184,423 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 181,030 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 178,795 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 178,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 174,280 miles

brake discs lipped

Pass 20 Apr 2015 161,115 miles

NS FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON EDGES, FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Fail 25 Apr 2014 154,023 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

NS FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES, FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 154,023 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

NS FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES, FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 142,865 miles

OS TRACK ROD END SLIGHT PLAY, BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES, OS FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES, FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED

Pass 22 Mar 2012 132,688 miles

NS REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGES, OS FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES, REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED, REAR BRAKE PADS 75% WORN

Fail 21 Dec 2011 132,682 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front headlight leveller rod disconnected

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2010 122,161 miles

OS FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES, BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES, BRAKE PIPES RUSTING

Pass 26 Nov 2009 103,076 miles

BRAKE PIPES RUSTING

Pass 28 Nov 2008 81,496 miles

BRAKE PIPES RUSTING

Fail 28 Nov 2008 81,496 miles

BRAKE PIPES RUSTING

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 62,513 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 44,275 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 36,785 miles

rear hand brake readings low

Fail 16 Nov 2005 36,785 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear hand brake readings low

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 TSZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Green with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EJ52 TSZ, 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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EJ52 TSZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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