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LF52 KOD

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

193,839 mi
Last recorded193,839 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 KOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 193,839 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all 4 n/s/f n/s/r o/s/f o/s/r (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 193,839 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all 4 n/s/f n/s/r o/s/f o/s/r (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 185,278 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 185,255 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear next to diesel tank n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 174,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 174,488 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 163,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 163,792 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 156,050 miles

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

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 5 Dec 2013 156,050 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 4 Dec 2012 149,568 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2011 137,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 126,476 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 126,476 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 110,003 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 110,003 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 83,091 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 83,091 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 70,572 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 52,272 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 37,662 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 KOD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 LF52 KOD, 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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LF52 KOD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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