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LS52 AKV

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

162,754 mi
Last recorded162,754 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 162,754 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 162,754 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 161,779 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 160,292 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 160,292 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 153,599 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 295/45/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside front / centre / rear outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

all doors corroded

all wheel arch corroded

rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2018 149,991 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 149,981 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 145,204 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 145,151 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 140,340 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 135,001 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 135,001 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 131,390 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 120,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 120,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2012 107,750 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres wearing on edges

Fail 31 Jan 2012 107,750 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

all tyres wearing on edges

Fail 7 Apr 2010 79,884 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 79,884 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 59,036 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 47,416 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2008 47,416 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 38,782 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 28,073 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 AKV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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