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LX52 OAB

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,756 mi
Last recorded136,756 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 OAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 136,756 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 127,381 miles

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

HEAD LAMP PATTERNS VERY POOR

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 127,373 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ESP FAULT (3.4.1c)

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

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

HEAD LAMP PATTERNS VERY POOR

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 114,947 miles

Front tyres bald on inner edge

Nearside Front outer cv gaiter perished

Pass 17 Feb 2016 111,576 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 111,393 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 98,481 miles

Oil leak

centre Rear Brake light not working

Fail 6 Nov 2014 98,479 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

centre Rear Brake light not working

Pass 25 Nov 2013 92,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 77,169 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 73,489 miles

Centre brake light not working

Fail 30 Jun 2011 73,393 miles

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

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

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

Centre brake light not working

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 66,826 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front anti roll bar outer bushes worn

both nearside tyres perishing

centre high level stop lamp not working

nearside front and nearside rear tyres close to legal limit on outer edges

Pass 2 Jul 2009 58,124 miles

child seats fitted to rear seats

Pass 29 Feb 2008 45,997 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 45,997 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 33,505 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 OAB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 94,474 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 OAB, 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 OAB registered?

LX52 OAB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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