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FA52 ZJK

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

236,846 mi
Last recorded236,846 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 ZJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 236,846 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

OFFSIDE STREERING RACK GAITER SLIGHTLY CONTAMINATED

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR SPARE WHEEL CARRIER

Pass 19 Jan 2022 228,764 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

SLIGHT CORROSION REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT AND SPARE WHEEL CARRIER

Fail 16 Nov 2021 228,724 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected handbrake. (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 224,696 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted.

Fail 25 Nov 2020 224,696 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 6 Dec 2019 219,534 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 210,260 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2019 210,260 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2018 197,369 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre slight wear on inner edge

engine cover fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2018 197,036 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre slight wear on inner edge

engine cover fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2017 182,157 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 8 Apr 2017 181,513 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 165,787 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Rear wiper blade split

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 165,787 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Rear wiper blade split

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 146,565 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front wipers worn

Fail 27 Apr 2015 146,564 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front wipers worn

Pass 17 Apr 2014 126,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front wipers worn

Fail 15 Apr 2014 126,532 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front wipers worn

Pass 3 May 2013 107,578 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 105,512 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 94,275 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 94,200 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 83,213 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 75,508 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 66,118 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 56,823 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 48,189 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 48,189 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Oct 2006 47,318 miles

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

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

Air filter is blocked

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

Pass 17 Dec 2005 41,262 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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FA52 ZJK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 FA52 ZJK, 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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FA52 ZJK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 8 December 2002.

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