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LC52 MTF

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,716 mi
Last recorded116,716 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 MTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 116,716 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 114,492 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 109,300 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 107,994 miles

Damage to front bumper not likely to cause injury

Damage to nearside rear bumper not likely to cause injury

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

General corrosion to underside of vehicle not considered excessive

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In outer tread (255/55r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Door mirror glass slightly loose ()

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge (255/55r18

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat damage to lower plastic trim

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both nearside and offside (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Centre stop lamp 1 lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 107,994 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability Linkage pin broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Damage to front bumper not likely to cause injury

Damage to nearside rear bumper not likely to cause injury

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

General corrosion to underside of vehicle not considered excessive

Headlamp aim too high Both aims (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In outer tread (255/55r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Door mirror glass slightly loose ()

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge (255/55r18

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat damage to lower plastic trim

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both nearside and offside (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Centre stop lamp 1 lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 96,638 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 86,618 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 14 Nov 2017 86,487 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Nov 2016 79,910 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

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

Nearside Rear Inner brake pad not visable

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

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

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear Inner brake pad not visable

Fail 17 Nov 2016 79,910 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

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

Nearside Rear Inner brake pad not visable

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

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

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear Inner brake pad not visable

Pass 17 Nov 2015 77,140 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 73,196 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 68,104 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 62,210 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 56,336 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 56,331 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 54,268 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 54,266 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 50,862 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 47,677 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 44,051 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 44,051 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 41,257 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 37,698 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 MTF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MTF, 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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LC52 MTF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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