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KN52 BKD

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

177,612 mi
Last recorded177,612 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 BKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 177,612 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 171,002 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 164,442 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 153,557 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 142,166 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 142,166 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 134,375 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2012 134,375 miles

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 124,584 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 124,583 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2010 102,798 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 102,798 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 89,979 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 89,979 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 80,872 miles

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

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

rear/rear seats removed, belts not tested

Pass 31 Jan 2007 66,270 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2007 66,263 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

brake warning light on

rear/rear seat belts not tested,seats removed.

slight play in rack mountings.

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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KN52 BKD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KN52 BKD, 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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KN52 BKD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 7 October 2002.

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