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LJ52 OPM

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

121,709 mi
Last recorded121,709 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 OPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 121,709 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear near excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears and rear one across subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside headlamp bracket broken slightly insecure

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower(n/s near excessive) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

possible injector seal leak

Pass 2 May 2025 111,054 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 111,052 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 94,312 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 94,308 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 94,306 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 89,826 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 89,826 miles

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre belt not allowing seat to tilt back upwards (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 87,656 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 81,079 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 26 Sep 2017 81,073 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Nov 2016 78,300 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 74,234 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2014 71,195 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2013 65,788 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 57,891 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 47,943 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 29,843 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 26,445 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 21,765 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 21,765 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 20,494 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 19,356 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 16,577 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 OPM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 OPM, 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 OPM registered?

LJ52 OPM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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