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LF52 HWK

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Bronze Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,781 mi
Last recorded119,781 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 HWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 119,781 miles

Anti role bar bush slight wear

Both front steering arm slight play

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shocker slight wet (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 114,792 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat split (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 3 May 2018 114,791 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat split (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Feb 2017 105,230 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 97,113 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 97,107 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 87,113 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 87,110 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 79,045 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 73,159 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 66,113 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 61,527 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 57,479 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 19 Nov 2009 57,478 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front tyres worn on edges

pad wear warning lamp on

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 52,862 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 48,545 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 43,017 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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LF52 HWK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Bronze with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 LF52 HWK, 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 LF52 HWK registered?

LF52 HWK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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