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LS52 ABN

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

134,522 mi
Last recorded134,522 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 ABN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 134,522 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 131,616 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 May 2018 131,616 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 129,006 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 124,408 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around 4 (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 118,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre has cuts to inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 31 Jan 2014 112,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

coolant resevoir cap missing

windscreen washers poor

Fail 31 Jan 2014 112,953 miles

windscreen washers poor

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

coolant resevoir cap missing

Pass 17 Jan 2013 103,204 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside front tyre has damage to side wall

Nearside rear tyre has damage to side wall

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2013 103,204 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside front tyre has damage to side wall

Nearside rear tyre has damage to side wall

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 92,789 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 86,755 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 80,218 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 71,950 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 64,056 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 44,423 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 35,394 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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LS52 ABN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 LS52 ABN, 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 LS52 ABN registered?

LS52 ABN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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