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LK52 MXS

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,705 mi
Last recorded122,705 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 122,705 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 122,696 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 102,516 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 102,508 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2012 95,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 95,848 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 89,896 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 89,896 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Indicator switch missing (1.4.A.1) DANGEROUS

Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 78,267 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 67,117 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 52,545 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 MXS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 MXS, 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 MXS registered?

LK52 MXS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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