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GV52 JWA

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

148,069 mi
Last recorded148,069 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 JWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 148,069 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 138,553 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2012 127,621 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 127,599 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 119,283 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f steering rack arm.

Fail 13 Oct 2011 119,273 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight play in o/s/f steering rack arm.

Pass 22 Oct 2010 107,521 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emissions level so low no reading taken

off side front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Fail 21 Oct 2010 107,512 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emissions level so low no reading taken

off side front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2009 98,718 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 98,718 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 88,998 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 88,998 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 86,472 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 86,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Jan 2007 61,556 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 61,556 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 43,085 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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GV52 JWA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 GV52 JWA, 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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GV52 JWA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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