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KM52 UXS

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

88,334 mi
Last recorded88,334 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM52 UXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 88,334 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 87,100 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 86,067 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 84,756 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 83,312 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 83,312 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 79,387 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 75,946 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 72,320 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 72,320 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 69,662 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (3.5.1i)

slight oil leak around engine/gearbox area

Pass 1 Dec 2016 66,626 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low outer edge

slight oil leak around engine

Pass 3 Dec 2015 63,746 miles

Nearside & Offside steering rack bushes have slight movement in them

Slight oil leak around engine area

Pass 1 Dec 2014 60,448 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 56,324 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 52,749 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)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 48,437 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 44,415 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2010 44,415 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 40,045 miles

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

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

handbrake slightly high

high level brake lamp not working

Fail 7 Dec 2009 40,045 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

handbrake slightly high

high level brake lamp not working

Pass 10 Dec 2008 35,637 miles

rear 2 seats not fitted at the time of test

Pass 5 Dec 2007 31,194 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres wear on inner edges

Pass 5 Dec 2006 26,192 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 21,710 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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KM52 UXS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 KM52 UXS, 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 KM52 UXS registered?

KM52 UXS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 5 December 2002.

Is KM52 UXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM52 UXS shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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