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LS52 ABX

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

152,945 mi
Last recorded152,945 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 ABX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 152,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 151,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 145,322 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 143,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside has surface rust in places

Pass 18 Jan 2018 138,867 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 137,220 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

minor oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2017 137,220 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres worn on inner edges

minor oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2015 127,855 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 127,855 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 119,132 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint hub lower ball joint excess lift. (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

advise nearside rear tyre inner wall scrubbed.

advise offside rear tyre nails in tread.

Pass 22 Dec 2014 105,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2013 102,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge but not to cords

Pass 20 Dec 2013 102,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on inner edge but not to cords

Pass 31 Dec 2012 98,271 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 86,104 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 80,645 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 78,313 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 69,352 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 69,352 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 65,482 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 53,277 miles

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

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 ABX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ABX, 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 ABX registered?

LS52 ABX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 10 October 2002.

Is LS52 ABX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS52 ABX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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