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LX52 XFL

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,809 mi
Last recorded150,809 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 150,809 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 150,809 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 146,974 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 146,974 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 142,545 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Mar 2017 142,545 miles

Oil leak ()

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 137,517 miles

Chips in both a+b

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 132,747 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Slight movement in o/s steering arm.

Pass 10 Dec 2013 127,279 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 127,258 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Dec 2012 120,695 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

srs light showing on dash

Pass 31 Dec 2012 120,695 miles

srs light showing on dash

Pass 14 Oct 2011 113,039 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2010 107,365 miles

Oil leak

srs & airbag light on

Pass 12 Oct 2009 97,362 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 88,855 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 74,500 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 60,613 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 60,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2005 45,573 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 XFL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XFL, 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 XFL registered?

LX52 XFL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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