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GN52 RKU

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

11,581 mi
Last recorded11,581 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 RKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 11,581 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 110,692 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 108,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 106,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 98,888 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2015 98,888 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2014 89,506 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2014 89,504 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2013 83,694 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 83,694 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 May 2012 80,282 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 72,207 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 63,249 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 53,665 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 43,610 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 42,805 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 42,805 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 38,782 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 29,999 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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GN52 RKU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GN52 RKU, 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 GN52 RKU registered?

GN52 RKU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is GN52 RKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN52 RKU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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