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LR52 RMX

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,697 mi
Last recorded115,697 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 RMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 115,697 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 114,392 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 114,391 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 111,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2015 111,556 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 108,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r wheel arch corroded.

Fail 18 Feb 2014 108,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r wheel arch corroded.

Pass 20 Feb 2013 105,063 miles

N/S/R NUMBER PLATE LIGHT DIM

N/S/R WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER SWIVEL JOINTS

REAR X AXLE BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Pass 23 Feb 2012 101,263 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER SWIVEL JOINTS

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE WET

Pass 11 Feb 2011 97,143 miles

REAR LEFT TO RIGHT BRAKE PIPE SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT SUSPENSION JOINTS UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE WET

Pass 15 Feb 2010 92,125 miles

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

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

all four tyres close to limit play in front lower swivel joints front exhaust box breaking up internally

Pass 13 Feb 2009 82,521 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER SWIVEL JOINTS

Fail 11 Feb 2009 82,521 miles

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER SWIVEL JOINTS

Pass 4 Sep 2007 69,559 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND WORN

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 62,837 miles

Front and rear brake disc worn.

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

Rear brake pads have approximately 3-5,000 miles left of wear.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2006 62,732 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

O/S headlamp aim not yet tested.

Rear and front brake discs worn.

Rear brake pads have an approx wear limit of between 3 to 5000mls.

Slight wear in n/s/f lower ball joint.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 RMX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 RMX, 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 RMX registered?

LR52 RMX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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