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LC52 FSO

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,798 mi
Last recorded91,798 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 FSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 91,798 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread

both rear springs broken

brake pipes covered in grease

dip works but poor

rear bumper

slight play nsf ball joint

Pass 14 Jan 2025 88,322 miles

brake pipes !

rear bumper damaged

rear number plate

rear springs broken but not dangerous

Pass 18 Jan 2024 77,350 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear-across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 58,378 miles

brake pipes are covered in grease

dip beam poor

engine covers and under trays fitted at the time of test

nsr coil spring is broken but going nowhere

rear tyres are getting low on tread

Pass 5 Jan 2022 54,139 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

plastic covers fitted under vehicle not allowing a full inspection

Pass 10 Dec 2020 46,335 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 45,631 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Repeater lens, cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Wipers smearing

Fail 11 Dec 2019 45,631 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Repeater lens, cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Wipers smearing

Pass 6 Dec 2018 41,727 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources N/w (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 41,727 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Headlamps cloudy (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources N/w (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 37,852 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 37,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 31,915 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 31,915 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 31,912 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ABS pump moist

Both front tyres are feathering and also wearing on inner edge

Both rear tyres are feathering

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nearside side repeater damaged

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs are worn and lipped

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 29,443 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 26,674 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2013 22,323 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2013 22,315 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2012 18,815 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 16,739 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 16,739 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Dec 2010 14,702 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 14,702 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 12,611 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 9,298 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 7,594 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 6,107 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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LC52 FSO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LC52 FSO, 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 LC52 FSO registered?

LC52 FSO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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