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LV52 EXR

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

133,898 mi
Last recorded133,898 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 EXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 133,898 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (3.5.1g)

engine oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2018 133,889 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside & nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (3.5.1g)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 17 Dec 2016 121,076 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 111,830 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded NSR to front (greased) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 111,830 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded NSR to front (greased) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 106,458 miles

front to rear brake pipes advance corrosion

offside handbrake performance low

Fail 9 Dec 2014 106,458 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

front to rear brake pipes advance corrosion

offside handbrake performance low

spare tyre flat

Fail 18 Nov 2013 100,829 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 100,829 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 95,774 miles

front brake disc worn

hight level stop light inop

oil leake unknown

Pass 15 Nov 2011 88,720 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 88,690 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

center rear seatbelt will not pull out

center stoplight not working

Pass 30 Sep 2010 72,358 miles

o/s front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 4 Nov 2009 66,930 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 66,930 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 55,159 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 46,535 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 46,535 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 35,836 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 26,789 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 26,789 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front tyres getting low on edges

offside front tyre bald on inside edge

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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LV52 EXR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel 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 LV52 EXR, 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 LV52 EXR registered?

LV52 EXR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 7 November 2002.

Is LV52 EXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV52 EXR shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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