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LD52 SNU

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

202,781 mi
Last recorded202,781 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD52 SNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 202,781 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn low and deteriorated

travel on parking brake lever

Fail 14 Oct 2024 202,781 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn low and deteriorated

travel on parking brake lever

Pass 6 Oct 2023 201,701 miles

both rear tyres worn low

travel on parking brake lever

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 201,662 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively unable to test, no washers (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

both rear tyres worn low and deteriorated

travel on parking brake lever

unable to test rear seats or seat belts due to seats being down and heavy item on seats

Pass 22 Apr 2022 200,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 22 Apr 2022 200,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 22 Dec 2020 198,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

coolant light illuminated

parking brake little/reserve travel

Pass 18 Jun 2019 196,388 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bushes x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Jan 2018 194,422 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 193,211 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 193,211 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 191,210 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 188,077 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 185,350 miles

Coolant low light illuminated, header tank full.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear (both) brake discs corroded/worn,not considered excessive.

Pass 17 Jan 2013 184,840 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 182,805 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 176,370 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 171,920 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 166,564 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 158,323 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 143,827 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 123,754 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 102,872 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 102,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 81,293 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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LD52 SNU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SNU, 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 SNU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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