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LN52 ONU

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,703 mi
Last recorded106,703 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN52 ONU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 106,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 106,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 101,351 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 101,351 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

BAD OIL LEAK

Pass 2 Aug 2017 93,522 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 86,571 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 86,571 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 79,850 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 79,850 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 70,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jun 2014 70,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jun 2013 61,953 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing from inner edge

Fail 10 Jun 2013 61,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing from inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2012 51,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lens damage n/s repeater

Fail 7 Feb 2012 51,432 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lens damage n/s repeater

Pass 23 Feb 2011 43,652 miles

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

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

nearside front outter tyre wall has a cut,but not deep enough to reach ply or cord.

Fail 23 Feb 2011 43,652 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front outter tyre wall has a cut,but not deep enough to reach ply or cord.

Pass 6 Jan 2010 34,344 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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LN52 ONU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LN52 ONU, 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 LN52 ONU registered?

LN52 ONU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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