MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,011 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
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)
stone chips in windscreen
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all 4 tyres close to limits
front and rear discs lipped
rear pads very low
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all 4 tyres close to limits
front and rear discs lipped
rear pads very low
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front tyres wearing on edges and on limits
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front tyres wearing on edges and on limits
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
nearside side reapeter/ wing mirror damaged
rear eye level light inop
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Ml?
Based on 1,172,506 MOT tests across 81,226 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HN52 VSL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 HN52 VSL, 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 HN52 VSL registered?
HN52 VSL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 29 October 2002.
Is HN52 VSL safe to buy?
The MOT history for HN52 VSL shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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