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KP52 HXL

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,208 mi
Last recorded105,208 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP52 HXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 105,208 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both side front (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 105,208 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both side front (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 99,023 miles

oil leaking from engine

Pass 21 Sep 2015 97,342 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.D.3b)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 97,342 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.D.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 93,438 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2013 87,863 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 87,863 miles

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 83,054 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 83,054 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 77,684 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 77,684 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 70,882 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 70,855 miles

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

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 62,793 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 56,946 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 56,946 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 48,836 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 40,428 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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KP52 HXL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KP52 HXL, 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 KP52 HXL registered?

KP52 HXL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 25 October 2002.

Is KP52 HXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP52 HXL shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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