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KV52 ZVN

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,650 mi
Last recorded168,650 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 168,650 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 168,650 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2017 151,876 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 May 2017 151,876 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 148,018 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 131,473 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 131,471 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 121,980 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 121,980 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 111,809 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 111,807 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 102,411 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)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 97,159 miles

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

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

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

offside front steering has slight play

Pass 28 Oct 2008 83,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

exhaust catalyst cracked causing minor leak of gasses

Pass 15 Oct 2007 79,603 miles

front and rear pads low discs worn

Pass 28 Oct 2006 73,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Oct 2006 71,765 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 21 Oct 2005 46,517 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 ZVN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue 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 KV52 ZVN, 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 ZVN registered?

KV52 ZVN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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