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LM52 PWX

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Bronze Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,519 mi
Last recorded137,519 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 PWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 137,519 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 130,416 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 130,904 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 130,002 miles

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

Nearside Front side repeater lens cracked

all rear seat belts slow to retract

slight blow on exhaust around turbo

slight oil leaks

Fail 9 Mar 2016 129,998 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded behind side step (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam comes on & off intermittently (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam comes on & off intermittently (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front side repeater lens cracked

all rear seat belts slow to retract

slight blow on exhaust around turbo

slight oil leaks

Pass 3 Dec 2014 118,438 miles

centre brake light not showing.

front tyres on 2mm close to legal limit

rear tyres on 3mm close to legal limit

Fail 3 Dec 2014 118,438 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

centre brake light not showing.

front tyres on 2mm close to legal limit

rear tyres on 3mm close to legal limit

Pass 13 Sep 2013 107,316 miles

Oil leak

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

both front wipers smearing slightly

both rear most seats in stowed position, seats and seatbelts not tested

Pass 31 Aug 2012 98,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak from transmission area

Fail 31 Aug 2012 98,808 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak from transmission area

Pass 16 Aug 2011 90,175 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 90,175 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 85,595 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 85,595 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 9 Sep 2009 77,988 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 77,988 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Sep 2008 68,931 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 57,297 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 39,991 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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LM52 PWX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Bronze with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LM52 PWX, 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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LM52 PWX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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