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LV52 EYO

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

190,960 mi
Last recorded190,960 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 190,960 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and attatched suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle has additional lighting fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2025 190,955 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and attatched suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle has additional lighting fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2024 188,291 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 180,954 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on nearside from rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamps hazy

nearside repeater dim

Pass 25 Nov 2021 175,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 175,603 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not checked due to washers not working (split on ends) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive red fluid leaking N/S/F corner, over suspension (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 160,435 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 160,415 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 144,981 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 134,553 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close/on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 123,191 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 123,177 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edges (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 117,513 miles

both front tyres bald inner edges

Pass 31 Dec 2015 112,315 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 112,315 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 103,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 103,044 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 95,400 miles

3rd brake light not working

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 88,716 miles

centre rear brake light not working

Pass 2 Dec 2011 81,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 81,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

suspension level sensor broken

Pass 7 Dec 2010 73,436 miles

n/s door mirror glass cracked

suspension level sensor broken

Fail 7 Dec 2010 73,436 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

n/s door mirror glass cracked

suspension level sensor broken

Pass 4 Dec 2009 63,314 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 63,314 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 54,192 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 44,255 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 26,966 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 26,966 miles

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

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

offside front tyre getting low 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 EYO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 EYO, 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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LV52 EYO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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