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LK52 WFV

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

192,086 mi
Last recorded192,086 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK52 WFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 192,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 190,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 190,269 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system under bonnet (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 190,266 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 188,986 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 185,748 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 185,745 miles

Brake performance not tested due to metal brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system across rear axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 182,181 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 180,156 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2019 180,156 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 174,532 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 171,903 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 169,705 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 161,836 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 143,630 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 130,364 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2012 115,749 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 115,749 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 99,899 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 85,889 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 68,408 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 60,352 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 60,352 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

unable to see f pads but f discs below manufacturers limit. would recommend getting f brakes checked

Pass 27 Mar 2007 48,612 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 39,337 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 34,230 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 WFV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 WFV, 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 WFV registered?

LK52 WFV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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The MOT history for LK52 WFV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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