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GX52 PKJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,432 mi
Last recorded159,432 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 PKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 159,432 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 159,428 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lense misty (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 153,372 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 153,372 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

washer fluid low light on

Fail 9 Oct 2013 146,702 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 146,702 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 142,512 miles

both front and o/s/r tyres only just mot pass

srs warning light on

Fail 24 Sep 2012 142,512 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front and o/s/r tyres only just mot pass

srs warning light on

Pass 14 Oct 2011 135,023 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 135,003 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 128,872 miles

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

front brake discs worn but not seriously weakend

nearside rear bake disc pitted but not seriously weakend

Fail 5 Oct 2010 128,872 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn but not seriously weakend

nearside rear bake disc pitted but not seriously weakend

Pass 5 Oct 2009 117,236 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 101,928 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 87,347 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 72,091 miles

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 PKJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 GX52 PKJ, 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 PKJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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