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LF52 KNV

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,022 mi
Last recorded165,022 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 KNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 165,022 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 163,705 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 163,705 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 161,353 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on sub frame below diff (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 161,344 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on sub frame below diff (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 155,179 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear light lens loose,but secure

Fail 8 Dec 2017 155,177 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear light lens loose,but secure

Pass 29 Sep 2016 144,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 125,453 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 104,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 104,520 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp missing. (3.4.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 80,260 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 80,247 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 67,930 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 46,465 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 44,825 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 44,825 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 33,009 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 24,715 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 23,609 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 17,148 miles

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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LF52 KNV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KNV, 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 KNV registered?

LF52 KNV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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