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LW52 FHD

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,780 mi
Last recorded96,780 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW52 FHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2014 96,780 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

all 4 tyres are showing signs of perishing

dampness of oil from under gearbox

o/s/f tyre has worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2014 96,780 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

all 4 tyres are showing signs of perishing

dampness of oil from under gearbox

o/s/f tyre has worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2009 54,216 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 45,184 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 33,974 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2006 29,516 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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LW52 FHD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LW52 FHD, 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 LW52 FHD registered?

LW52 FHD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is LW52 FHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW52 FHD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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