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LJ52 NLL

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

160,009 mi
Last recorded160,009 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 NLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 160,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 160,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 152,079 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 152,079 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 144,770 miles

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 144,770 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 139,679 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 139,679 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 134,303 miles

N/s/f Tyre Sidewall Cracking Perishing

N/s/r Tyre Sidewall Cracking Perishing

Pass 14 Aug 2017 128,969 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 120,138 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 112,501 miles

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

OIL LEAK

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 99,452 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 89,292 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 79,602 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 79,602 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 70,477 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 64,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 59,648 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 59,648 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 53,860 miles

Oil leak

n/s and o/s/f anti roll bar bushes slight play

rear pads low

Pass 16 Jan 2007 42,392 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 42,389 miles

Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 37,005 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 26,020 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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LJ52 NLL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LJ52 NLL, 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 LJ52 NLL registered?

LJ52 NLL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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