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GX52 PFD

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,018 mi
Last recorded140,018 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 PFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 140,018 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 2 Apr 2019 140,018 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 13 Apr 2018 131,583 miles

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seventh seat ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 13 Apr 2018 131,580 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seventh seat ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 11 Apr 2018 131,572 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure link bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake pipe not fully clipped

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 124,903 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 118,357 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2015 109,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2014 101,746 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 93,642 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 84,518 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 75,887 miles

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

Front number plate cracked.

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

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 75,887 miles

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

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

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

Front number plate cracked.

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

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 71,102 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 63,799 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 54,828 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 44,960 miles

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

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

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

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

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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GX52 PFD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 GX52 PFD, 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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GX52 PFD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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