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KG52 JZF

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,428 mi
Last recorded103,428 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG52 JZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 103,428 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brakes squeal badly.

Fail 29 Nov 2018 103,428 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brakes squeal badly.

Pass 10 Nov 2017 97,398 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

both front headlight lenses starting to fade

n/s/f steering rack end oily

Fail 1 Nov 2017 97,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

both front headlight lenses starting to fade

n/s/f steering rack end oily

Pass 19 Oct 2016 90,703 miles

Nearside STEER RACK DAMP

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 90,703 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside STEER RACK DAMP

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 85,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Ball joint has sight play

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber ball joint has slight play

Offside Rear Lower Ball joint has slight play

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber ball joint has slight play

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 85,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Ball joint has sight play

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber ball joint has slight play

Offside Rear Lower Ball joint has slight play

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber ball joint has slight play

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 79,510 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 76,083 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 70,541 miles

3rd row seats in the folded position at time of test.

Centre brake light not working.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Nov 2012 70,541 miles

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

3rd row seats in the folded position at time of test.

Centre brake light not working.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Oct 2011 63,930 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 63,879 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/r tyre has deep cuts

Pass 5 Oct 2010 58,958 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 58,956 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 54,453 miles

n/s/r tyre close to wear indicator.

rear pads very low!

unable to inspect front pads.

Pass 25 Oct 2008 49,991 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 44,037 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 36,385 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 28,338 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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KG52 JZF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol 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 KG52 JZF, 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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KG52 JZF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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