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LJ52 RZM

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

160,850 mi
Last recorded160,850 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 RZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 160,850 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 152,203 miles

Nearside headlamp beam pattern - poor

steering rack mounting bushes - worn

Pass 28 Apr 2023 139,398 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 136,225 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2021 129,500 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 118,348 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 118,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2019 107,531 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 99,249 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 86,914 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 79,612 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 73,037 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

rear pads low

Pass 29 Mar 2014 65,662 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 52,880 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 48,190 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 40,713 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 40,704 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 35,354 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2008 27,634 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 22,469 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 18,152 miles

1 O/S Front tyre has feathered away close to its limit, (Advise change of tyre & tracking). † †2 N/S Front driveshaft gaiter is weeping, advise change. † †Thanx.

Pass 27 Sep 2005 12,721 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 RZM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RZM, 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 RZM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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