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KV52 UZN

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Green Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

180,423 mi
Last recorded180,423 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV52 UZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 180,423 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

body mounting brackets rusty

inner and outer sills covered with plastic guards restricting full view

Fail 3 Nov 2015 180,221 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 170,903 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 12 Nov 2013 163,062 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 31 Oct 2013 163,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 5 Feb 2013 162,978 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 156,628 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2012 156,423 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 149,141 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 141,662 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 141,614 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 128,809 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

esp light on

evidence of fuel leak under engine

Pass 27 Mar 2009 128,809 miles

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

esp light on

evidence of fuel leak under engine

Pass 31 Mar 2008 118,557 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 96,408 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 65,269 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 UZN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Green with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 KV52 UZN, 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 UZN registered?

KV52 UZN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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