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LS52 ANX

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,656 mi
Last recorded62,656 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 ANX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 62,656 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 60,902 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 60,442 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 60,442 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 59,890 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 59,136 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 59,136 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 58,194 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jan 2021 58,194 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Unable to pull seat belt out to attach to the stalk (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jun 2019 54,826 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 54,826 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 50,998 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 50,998 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 47,845 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 43,117 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 39,874 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 37,074 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 34,047 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 34,047 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 29,065 miles

FRONT DISCS ARE LIPPED. Thanx.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 28,531 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 28,788 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 25,507 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 18,065 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 ANX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ANX, 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 ANX registered?

LS52 ANX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 17 October 2002.

Is LS52 ANX safe to buy?

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