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LJ52 NLY

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Green Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,188 mi
Last recorded98,188 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 NLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 98,188 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 98,188 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 72,718 miles

Body damage to front bumber and all side panels

Both front and both rear indicators faded slightly

Both front anti roll abr to front lower suspension arm mounting bushes worn

Both front steel brake pipes degrading

Both front to rear steel brake pipes rusted and degrading

Engine oil leakage at gearbox end

Front brake pads and brake discs worn low

Nearside repeater lense damaged

Rear brake pads and brake discs badly worn

Slight free play in both rear lower ball joints

Fail 5 Apr 2012 72,718 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Body damage to front bumber and all side panels

Both front and both rear indicators faded slightly

Both front anti roll abr to front lower suspension arm mounting bushes worn

Both front steel brake pipes degrading

Both front to rear steel brake pipes rusted and degrading

Engine oil leakage at gearbox end

Front brake pads and brake discs worn low

Nearside repeater lense damaged

Rear brake pads and brake discs badly worn

Slight free play in both rear lower ball joints

Pass 12 Mar 2011 58,980 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 53,290 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 46,146 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 35,967 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 35,967 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 23,987 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 16,533 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 NLY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Green with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 NLY, 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 NLY registered?

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

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