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LK52 MUB

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,054 mi
Last recorded143,054 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK52 MUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 143,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all round (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 143,054 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all round (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 131,919 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shockers bottom ball joint has slight play. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn down to 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 131,919 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shockers bottom ball joint has slight play. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn down to 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 130,856 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 123,074 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 122,531 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 115,760 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 115,751 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering component leaking Power steering pipes leaking. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Ball joint pressed into the hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Track arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cutting out on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cutting out on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 115,493 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 115,491 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 113,570 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 110,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 110,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 109,642 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 108,326 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 106,604 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 105,718 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 103,341 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 100,983 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 100,982 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 97,020 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 97,016 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 93,750 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 91,633 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 91,633 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 82,304 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 82,304 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 65,549 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 49,550 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 36,755 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 36,755 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 26,484 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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LK52 MUB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MUB, 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 MUB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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