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LS52 TLU

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

146,531 mi
Last recorded146,531 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 TLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 146,531 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 146,531 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 144,119 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 144,119 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2017 133,059 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 May 2017 133,059 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 122,271 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 122,271 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 112,628 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 112,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 102,688 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 92,940 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 92,940 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 86,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 79,845 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 79,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 72,130 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 64,451 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 56,278 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2008 56,162 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 45,174 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 TLU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 TLU, 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 TLU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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