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GX52 ZXE

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

158,459 mi
Last recorded158,459 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 158,459 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 155,958 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 154,434 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lenses faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 150,265 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 150,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 148,101 miles

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Both) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 148,101 miles

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Both) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 137,655 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 137,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 123,539 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (inner+outer) (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 123,539 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (inner+outer) (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 116,961 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2015 106,935 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 100,994 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 100,994 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 95,152 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 95,151 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 87,861 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 79,445 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 69,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Nov 2009 61,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Nov 2008 51,484 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 40,756 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 27,736 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 26,093 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 19,020 miles

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

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

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

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 ZXE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GX52 ZXE, 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 ZXE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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