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GK52 AHX

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Red Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,538 mi
Last recorded129,538 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 AHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 129,538 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 129,538 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 116,110 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 92,061 miles

Centre part exhaust system slightly diterioted / corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play in O/S/Front steering arm

Pass 29 Mar 2012 92,061 miles

Centre part exhaust system slightly diterioted / corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in O/S/Front steering arm

Pass 28 Apr 2011 69,813 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 69,813 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 60,556 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 48,814 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 48,450 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 48,450 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 48,347 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 48,347 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 47,198 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 35,900 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2005 35,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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GK52 AHX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Red with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GK52 AHX, 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 GK52 AHX registered?

GK52 AHX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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