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KS52 BSU

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,869 mi
Last recorded176,869 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 176,869 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 157,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN SMOOTH ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON OUTER EDGE

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 156,533 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator not working OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (1.4.A.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing HAS 2 BOLTS MISSING (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing HAS 2 BOLTS MISSING (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing HAS 2 BOLTS MISSING (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN SMOOTH ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON OUTER EDGE

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

UNABLE TO CHECK THE CONDITION OR OPERATION OF THE REAR SEAT BELTS

Pass 21 Jan 2016 144,525 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 140,464 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 136,332 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 23 Oct 2013 136,318 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Oct 2012 131,565 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 131,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

loose wires under n/s/f arch

unable to fully test o/s/f steering and suspension

wheels wider than vehicle

Pass 13 Oct 2011 125,379 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 125,370 miles

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 120,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 13 Oct 2010 120,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Oct 2009 116,547 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 116,528 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

flashing coloured lamps fitted to front of vehicle inside grille. not switched with vehicle lamps

slight corrosion to all brake pipes

Pass 23 Oct 2008 110,928 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 94,637 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Slight play in both rear lower ball joints

Pass 27 Oct 2006 73,746 miles

very slight play in rear shocker lower ball joints

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 BSU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KS52 BSU, 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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KS52 BSU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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