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LK52 AOJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,737 mi
Last recorded99,737 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK52 AOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 99,737 miles

corrosion rear coil springs

headlight beam images poor

slight leaks from p.a. steering pipes

some play in o/s steering rack

Fail 13 Apr 2018 734 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

corrosion rear coil springs

headlight beam images poor

slight leaks from p.a. steering pipes

some play in o/s steering rack

Fail 22 Mar 2018 99,714 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror / side repeater (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

discs corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2017 96,989 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

corrosion rear brake discs

manfactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

underside of vehicle thick with mud also restricting inspection of components various

Fail 20 Mar 2017 96,989 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

corrosion rear brake discs

manfactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

underside of vehicle thick with mud also restricting inspection of components various

Pass 24 Mar 2016 92,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 88,496 miles

front and rear discs worn

underbody corroding

Pass 25 Nov 2013 85,955 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 81,570 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 79,537 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 76,965 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 14 Dec 2010 76,965 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 73,459 miles

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

front brake discs worn close to minimum thickness

n/s/f indicator becoming faded

Pass 4 Dec 2008 66,664 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 63,505 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 58,451 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 49,278 miles

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

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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LK52 AOJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LK52 AOJ, 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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LK52 AOJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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