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KS52 ACZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

155,044 mi
Last recorded155,044 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 ACZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 155,044 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 152,791 miles

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

both wiper blades worn

Pass 6 Dec 2011 141,603 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 141,324 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet stuts defective

Pass 1 Dec 2010 131,612 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 131,610 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 116,277 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 101,355 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rear lower ball joint has very slight wear

o/s + n/s front bottom ball joints worn

rear index plate deteriorating

Pass 3 Dec 2008 101,355 miles

n/s rear lower ball joint has very slight wear

o/s + n/s front bottom ball joints worn

rear index plate deteriorating

Pass 7 Dec 2007 85,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

high level stop light not working

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 7 Dec 2007 85,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

high level stop light not working

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 19 Dec 2006 69,211 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 51,959 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 51,910 miles

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

Slight play o/s/f wheel RACK?

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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KS52 ACZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KS52 ACZ, 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 KS52 ACZ registered?

KS52 ACZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 24 December 2002.

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