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LX52 OBF

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,652 mi
Last recorded88,652 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 88,652 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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 86,914 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2018 86,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 83,779 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 83,779 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 77,941 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 71,830 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 66,734 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 66,734 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 61,364 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 58,658 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 54,080 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 49,184 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear seats removed,folded

Pass 9 Apr 2008 38,115 miles

Both front tyre deteriorated

Both front tyre wearing unevenly

Both rear tyre deteriorated

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 29,281 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 OBF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 OBF, 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 OBF registered?

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

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