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KV52 THK

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

128,122 mi
Last recorded128,122 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV52 THK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 128,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 125,225 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 124,208 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 122,669 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 120,040 miles
Pass 26 May 2019 115,496 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 112,764 miles

Central Front front number plate deteriorating but ok

Central Rear rear number plate deteriorating but ok

Fail 29 May 2018 112,764 miles

Central Front front number plate deteriorating but ok

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear rear number plate deteriorating but ok

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 109,007 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 105,313 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 100,439 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 94,174 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 88,065 miles

Centre Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 88,065 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 80,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

SRS light staying on dash

Pass 21 Feb 2011 71,053 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 62,095 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 53,990 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 44,559 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 38,197 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 25,991 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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KV52 THK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 KV52 THK, 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 KV52 THK registered?

KV52 THK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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