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GL52 LNF

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

136,557 mi
Last recorded136,557 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 LNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 136,557 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear o/n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 136,557 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear o/n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 136,234 miles

Offside Front Steering column shaft deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 122,455 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Mar 2019 122,450 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective NO pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Mar 2018 118,515 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 118,514 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 115,118 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 111,324 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 108,155 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)

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

various steel brake pipes surface rusting

Pass 11 Mar 2014 104,403 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 104,403 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 99,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 95,327 miles

cracked screen behind internal mirror

Pass 28 Jan 2011 88,622 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 82,389 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)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 82,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 76,943 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 76,943 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 69,396 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 69,394 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 61,346 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 48,335 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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GL52 LNF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GL52 LNF, 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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GL52 LNF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 December 2002.

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