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LJ52 NLC

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

162,723 mi
Last recorded162,723 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 NLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2023 162,723 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 159,184 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 159,183 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 151,238 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe in engine bay slightly corroded off side (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes from ABS module covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 151,238 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both brake pipes in engine bay corroded [offside] (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes from ABS module covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 141,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Front both sides ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 134,855 miles

corrosion on suspension

tail pipe missing

Fail 12 Apr 2018 134,855 miles

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

corrosion on suspension

tail pipe missing

Fail 24 Aug 2017 121,371 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 118,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed not fitted securely (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed not fitted securely (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 118,881 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe securing mount broken (7.1.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed not fitted securely (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed not fitted securely (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 117,806 miles

all brake pipes corroded

all coil springs corroded

steering / suspension has play

Pass 3 Sep 2015 116,042 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 116,042 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 104,729 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 104,724 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2013 93,867 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 93,867 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 83,149 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2012 83,138 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2011 73,971 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 64,598 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 64,598 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 55,014 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)

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

drivers windscreen washer jet partially blocked

wiper blades not clearing screen very well

Pass 10 Sep 2008 47,275 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 40,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 40,103 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 31,628 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear front and rear discs

Pass 25 Oct 2006 31,628 miles

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear front and rear discs

Pass 7 Sep 2005 24,168 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE BOTH JUST WITHIN LEGAL REQUIREMENT NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE LOW ON TREAD

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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LJ52 NLC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 LJ52 NLC, 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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LJ52 NLC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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