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KE52 HEN

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,723 mi
Last recorded107,723 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE52 HEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 107,723 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 107,645 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 104,122 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 104,101 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour x4 (4.4.3 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 99,184 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 95,161 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 93,290 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 91,703 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 88,285 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 84,249 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 80,041 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 75,999 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 72,615 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 67,629 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 67,629 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 58,495 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 58,351 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 51,423 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 46,018 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 39,220 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 33,394 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 33,394 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 29,405 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 23,851 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 17,374 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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KE52 HEN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KE52 HEN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KE52 HEN registered?

KE52 HEN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is KE52 HEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE52 HEN shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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