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LD52 GAX

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,833 mi
Last recorded144,833 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD52 GAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 144,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine covers fitted

oil leaking

slight play in steering rack joints

undercovers fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2015 144,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine covers fitted

oil leaking

slight play in steering rack joints

undercovers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2014 142,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2013 134,353 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2013 134,359 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2012 125,264 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 125,264 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 112,662 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2010 100,395 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2009 91,316 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2008 75,171 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 61,047 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 49,239 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 49,234 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 34,688 miles

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

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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LD52 GAX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LD52 GAX, 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 LD52 GAX registered?

LD52 GAX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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