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LK52 AUE

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

132,042 mi
Last recorded132,042 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK52 AUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 132,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 131,532 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 129,714 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 124,938 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 119,860 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 119,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 112,972 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all on vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 110,507 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 110,303 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded transverse across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 106,458 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front (to brake hose) and rear transverse surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2017 103,188 miles

offside front metal brake pipe (to flexible brake hose ) surface rust.

Fail 25 Aug 2017 103,188 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam faulty (1.7.5a)

offside front metal brake pipe (to flexible brake hose ) surface rust.

Pass 22 Aug 2016 99,195 miles

Offside offside front (to hose) and rear transverse metal brake pipes surface rust.

Fail 22 Aug 2016 99,195 miles

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

Offside offside front (to hose) and rear transverse metal brake pipes surface rust.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 94,019 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 83,796 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 83,796 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 72,139 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre showing cracks to tyre sidewall

Fail 16 Aug 2013 72,138 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

offside rear tyre showing cracks to tyre sidewall

Pass 15 Aug 2012 58,447 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 58,447 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2011 47,409 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 42,027 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 42,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 38,365 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 34,586 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 31,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 31,872 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 28,178 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 28,156 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 22,841 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 22,817 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise child seat fitted nearside rear

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 AUE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 LK52 AUE, 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 LK52 AUE registered?

LK52 AUE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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