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LX52 MMK

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,244 mi
Last recorded132,244 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 MMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 132,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 131,805 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 115,295 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 115,277 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 109,928 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 102,561 miles

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

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

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

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT INNER RACK ENDS

Pass 20 Jun 2014 95,998 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 95,998 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

UNABLE TO TEST BRAKES

Pass 27 Jun 2013 89,501 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 89,501 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 80,080 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 68,399 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 68,399 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil warning light on dash and brake warning lights on

Pass 1 Jul 2010 57,975 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 55,180 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 50,560 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 44,840 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 44,840 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 36,401 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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LX52 MMK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LX52 MMK, 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 LX52 MMK registered?

LX52 MMK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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