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GK52 OTH

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 4630cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

224,508 mi
Last recorded224,508 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 OTH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,630cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 224,508 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 216,902 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 216,873 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 202,457 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 202,457 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 186,577 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 186,574 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 174,628 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 174,628 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 162,051 miles

Rear Rear fixed metal brake pipes corroded

osf lower suspension arm bull joint worn

Fail 11 Sep 2015 162,051 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fixed metal brake pipes corroded

drivers wiper blade split

osf lower suspension arm bull joint worn

Pass 4 Sep 2014 151,719 miles

Oil leak

Cracking in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Sep 2014 151,719 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Cracking in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2013 146,687 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 146,687 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

oil

Pass 3 Sep 2012 137,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

presented an tested as a two passenger carring vehicle, rear seats folded away

Pass 28 Jul 2011 125,721 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jul 2011 125,707 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 118,456 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2010 118,450 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 105,433 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 90,052 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

slight play in steering rack mountin not visible

Pass 5 Sep 2007 78,942 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 64,148 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 48,492 miles

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

Offside Front 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 OTH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 4,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 OTH, 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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GK52 OTH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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