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LD52 UZF

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

189,684 mi
Last recorded189,684 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2026 189,684 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 186,085 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 182,115 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 182,093 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rearx2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 177,090 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 172,964 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 168,995 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 168,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 163,819 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 158,836 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 158,834 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 151,700 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 145,814 miles

slight surface corriosion to the rear brake pipes

unable to fully inspect the rear seat belts

Pass 2 Jul 2016 140,071 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering tie rod in rack (2.2.B.1f)

unable to fully inspect the front brake pads

Fail 1 Jul 2016 140,068 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering tie rod in rack (2.2.B.1f)

unable to fully inspect the front brake pads

Pass 10 Jul 2015 131,121 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2015 131,119 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 122,756 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 122,756 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 115,969 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 115,969 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 106,349 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 97,186 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 97,186 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 86,768 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 81,255 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 81,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 66,815 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 66,815 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 13 Sep 2007 56,463 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 56,463 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 44,761 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 UZF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UZF, 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 UZF registered?

LD52 UZF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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