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LD52 VBB

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,176 mi
Last recorded68,176 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD52 VBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 68,176 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 67,857 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 67,834 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 67,059 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 63,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 63,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 57,655 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 57,058 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 57,058 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 55,646 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 55,018 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 54,596 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 53,176 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 51,097 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 48,702 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 43,834 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 40,995 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 36,501 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 33,471 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 28,504 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 25,011 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 21,838 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 VBB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VBB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD52 VBB registered?

LD52 VBB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 29 October 2002.

Is LD52 VBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD52 VBB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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