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LG52 ZBN

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

83,941 mi
Last recorded83,941 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 ZBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 83,941 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 82,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 82,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 81,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 80,137 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 78,757 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 76,778 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 75,197 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 74,213 miles

Nearside Rear shocker corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2018 74,213 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear shocker corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2017 72,220 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear inner (2.4.G.2)

Engine oil and/or power steering fluid oil leak

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Possible transmission oil leak from pipe to cooler

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Nearside and offside lower front (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 72,220 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside and offside at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear inner (2.4.G.2)

Engine oil and/or power steering fluid oil leak

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside washer not working

Offside washer not working

Possible transmission oil leak from pipe to cooler

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Nearside and offside lower front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 68,326 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2016 68,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 64,553 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 64,553 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both front lower (2.7.4)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 58,660 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 58,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2013 56,094 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 53,333 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 53,333 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 51,855 miles

both rear and nearside front indicator starting to show white light

front brake pads getting low

nail in offside front tyre

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge, nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Jun 2010 46,850 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 May 2009 38,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 13 May 2009 38,915 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 33,554 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 33,551 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 24,422 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 24,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside 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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LG52 ZBN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 LG52 ZBN, 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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LG52 ZBN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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