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LG52 ZZM

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,973 mi
Last recorded84,973 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 ZZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 84,973 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes at various points (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes over chassis at OSF (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 84,950 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes at various points (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes over chassis at OSF (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 84,776 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears at various points along visible length (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 84,737 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears at various points along visible length (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 83,793 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears in various places along visible length (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 83,787 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both centre ones and N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken At bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced Has silver tape over it, unable to tell if working or not (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears in various places along visible length (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 76,092 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 70,825 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2017 70,824 miles

Windscreen wiper control missing Parking across the drivers view. incorrectly fitted motor or mechanism. (8.2.1a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 65,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp lenses have been repaired

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 65,713 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp lenses have been repaired

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 56,772 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 56,772 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 50,286 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges.

rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 4 Aug 2010 46,851 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 40,817 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 38,697 miles

brake pad warning lamp iluminated/brake pads appear ok

minor sidewall damage n/s/r tyre

slight wear n/s/f and o/s/f tyres on inner edges

Pass 3 Nov 2006 30,724 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 25,251 miles

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 ZZM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 ZZM, 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 LG52 ZZM registered?

LG52 ZZM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 26 November 2002.

Is LG52 ZZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG52 ZZM shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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