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KL52 PXW

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

180,450 mi
Last recorded180,450 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL52 PXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2024 180,450 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering arm fractured tie rod arm has excessive play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 171,909 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 171,659 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 152,578 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 152,577 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 131,074 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 105,672 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 side of fueltank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2020 105,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 side of fueltank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 82,126 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 82,125 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2017 65,897 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 63,323 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 63,258 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 61,711 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 61,620 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 61,171 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 57,796 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 57,479 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 52,863 miles

both front tyres worn onto wear bars

Pass 28 Sep 2010 50,422 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 45,837 miles

Rear brake pads worn very low .

Pass 29 Sep 2008 43,009 miles

rear brake pads worn very low.

Fail 26 Sep 2008 43,008 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pads worn very low .

Fail 1 Oct 2007 38,925 miles

Both rear tyre very close to wear bars .

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 38,925 miles

Both rear tyre very close to wear bars .

Pass 10 Oct 2005 23,314 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 23,280 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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KL52 PXW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 KL52 PXW, 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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KL52 PXW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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