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LK52 ZLV

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

166,390 mi
Last recorded166,390 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 166,390 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 162,916 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 157,024 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 156,714 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 155,923 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 154,316 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 152,380 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 150,430 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 145,793 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 139,128 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 132,174 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 125,692 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 120,141 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 94,658 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 60,456 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 70,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 47,207 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 30,861 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 25,786 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 19,283 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 ZLV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 ZLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK52 ZLV registered?

LK52 ZLV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is LK52 ZLV safe to buy?

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