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LR52 NMA

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,985 mi
Last recorded151,985 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 NMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 151,985 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 151,985 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 141,890 miles

brake pedal rubber becoming worn

Fail 30 Nov 2015 141,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake pedal rubber becoming worn

Pass 30 Jul 2014 127,425 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER BECOMING WORN.

REAR INDICATOR BULBS BECOMING WHITE LIGHT

SLIGHT OIL LEAK ON ENGINE.

Fail 23 Jul 2014 127,425 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER BECOMING WORN.

REAR INDICATOR BULBS BECOMING WHITE LIGHT

SCREW IN N/S/R TYRE.

SLIGHT OIL LEAK ON ENGINE.

Pass 24 Jul 2013 114,859 miles

exhaust/cat rattle

front anti rollbar outer bushes have play

o/s/r door lock faulty

Pass 11 Jun 2012 106,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside screen washer jet provides less liquid.

SRS warning lamp ON.

Fail 7 Jun 2011 102,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 102,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jun 2010 98,558 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 93,735 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

small chips in windscreen

Fail 9 Jun 2009 93,734 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

small chips in windscreen

Fail 29 Aug 2008 87,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 87,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 71,511 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 43,473 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 21,998 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 NMA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LR52 NMA, 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 LR52 NMA registered?

LR52 NMA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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