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LD52 SMV

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,633 mi
Last recorded118,633 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD52 SMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 118,633 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 118,624 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 20 Apr 2017 116,149 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre is low on tread

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 116,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/60r17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre is low on tread

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 103,754 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear suspension has slight play

Pass 16 Apr 2015 93,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

nearside front tyre is low on tread

slight play in offside rear suspension

Fail 23 Apr 2014 85,528 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 85,528 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 75,586 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 75,577 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 68,416 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 60,090 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 52,273 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 52,273 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 46,137 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 40,984 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 34,739 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 26,073 miles

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

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

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 SMV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 SMV, 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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LD52 SMV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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