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LK52 WBJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

155,745 mi
Last recorded155,745 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 155,745 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 155,745 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 152,781 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 147,048 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 137,921 miles

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

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 137,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 128,170 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 128,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 116,936 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 116,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2013 116,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 104,095 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2012 104,095 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2011 94,948 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 94,948 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 86,660 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 79,701 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 79,701 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 72,141 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 66,246 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 54,822 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 WBJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WBJ, 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 WBJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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