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LR52 EJZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Green Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,962 mi
Last recorded154,962 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 EJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 154,962 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Apr 2019 152,110 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 144,991 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 137,687 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 129,521 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 119,792 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 118,246 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 112,414 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 112,414 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 106,844 miles

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

rear discs worn

Fail 6 Oct 2011 106,844 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear discs worn

Pass 12 Oct 2010 100,783 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 100,783 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 92,463 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 92,463 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 68,610 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 50,309 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 32,179 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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LR52 EJZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Green with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LR52 EJZ, 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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LR52 EJZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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