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LJ52 SBY

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

139,529 mi
Last recorded139,529 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 139,529 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 139,529 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 126,007 miles

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

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

engine has slight oil leak

Fail 30 May 2019 126,007 miles

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

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

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

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 16 May 2018 119,698 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 113,320 miles

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both rear lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 109,603 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 105,561 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 105,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam h7 (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour 581 (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam h7 (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour 581 (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working 239 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 103,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 103,426 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 97,233 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 93,176 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 93,176 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 78,884 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 78,884 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 78,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2009 70,627 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)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 70,627 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 60,255 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 51,246 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 40,339 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 SBY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 SBY, 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 SBY registered?

LJ52 SBY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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