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LS52 HKE

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

153,543 mi
Last recorded153,543 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 153,543 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slight play in LHF steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 142,318 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 137,078 miles

Offside Front inner track rod arm has slight movement

Pass 16 Oct 2015 126,449 miles

oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2015 126,352 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 116,285 miles

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

brake pipes heavily coated.

front brake pads very low.

n/s/f tyre heavily worn on outer edges.

n/s/f tyre on limit on edges recommend replacement a.s.a.p.

o/s washer jet poor.

oil leaks.

slight lift in o/s/f hub.

Pass 17 Oct 2013 107,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside 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.B.7)

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

offside front washer jet poor

rear and front to rear metal brake pipes rusty and covered in grease

Pass 11 Oct 2012 101,106 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 94,503 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 88,161 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 81,231 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 71,813 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 64,142 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 47,683 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 26,881 miles

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)

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 HKE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 HKE, 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 HKE registered?

LS52 HKE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 5 November 2002.

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