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GJ52 VKE

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

91,659 mi
Last recorded91,659 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 VKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 91,659 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

play in steering rack

Fail 2 Sep 2022 91,659 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 90,860 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 89,572 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 87,916 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 85,301 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 82,784 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 80,965 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 79,786 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 78,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2013 78,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2012 75,165 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 71,975 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 67,697 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 67,697 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 63,664 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

near side front brake binding slightly.

slight play in both front lower ball joints.

Fail 15 Jan 2009 63,664 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

near side front brake binding slightly.

slight play in both front lower ball joints.

Fail 17 Jul 2008 69,247 miles

ENGINE UNDER/TRAY HAS OIL ON REAR SECTION.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

PARKING BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL LONG.

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND FROM NEAR SIDE FRONT BRAKE.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 59,247 miles

ENGINE UNDER/TRAY HAS OIL ON REAR SECTION.

PARKING BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL LONG.

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND FROM NEAR SIDE FRONT BRAKE.

Pass 12 Jul 2007 49,240 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 49,240 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 42,099 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 34,938 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 34,938 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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GJ52 VKE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GJ52 VKE, 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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GJ52 VKE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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