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KX52 SXY

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

165,861 mi
Last recorded165,861 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX52 SXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 165,861 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 165,842 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Chassis Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Front Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 156,897 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 150,590 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 142,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 137,569 miles

Front both brake pipes from a joint to the abs unit are slightly corroded

Nearside Rear brake pipe the front to rear is slightly corroded

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded near the flexy hose

Offside Front wiper blade rubber has a very slight split in the blade

Fail 16 Dec 2015 137,569 miles

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

Front both brake pipes from a joint to the abs unit are slightly corroded

Nearside Rear brake pipe the front to rear is slightly corroded

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded near the flexy hose

Offside Front wiper blade rubber has a very slight split in the blade

Pass 17 Dec 2014 129,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 129,458 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 121,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

The nearside front and offside front brake pads are about 2/3 worn and both front brake discs are worn.

Fail 8 Jan 2014 121,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

The nearside front and offside front brake pads are about 2/3 worn and both front brake discs are worn.

Pass 19 Dec 2012 111,880 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 111,880 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 105,378 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 93,045 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 93,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 88,333 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 84,084 miles

advise rear brake pipe over back sub frame starting to get cordded

Pass 11 Jan 2008 78,384 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 78,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 69,602 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 69,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2005 56,754 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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KX52 SXY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KX52 SXY, 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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KX52 SXY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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