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LX52 XMV

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,538 mi
Last recorded110,538 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 XMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2013 110,538 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 98,591 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge of tread

Centre stop light not working

Inner edge of Nearside front tyre worn down to legal limit

Rear Brake discs in very poor condition

Slight play in front Antiroll bar inner & outer bushes

Fail 26 Jan 2012 98,591 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge of tread

Centre stop light not working

Inner edge of Nearside front tyre worn down to legal limit

Rear Brake discs in very poor condition

Slight play in front Antiroll bar inner & outer bushes

Pass 7 Jan 2011 84,702 miles

advise auxillary drive belt condition

advise centre stop light inop

Fail 7 Jan 2011 84,702 miles

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

advise auxillary drive belt condition

advise centre stop light inop

Pass 7 Jan 2010 71,120 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 71,120 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 58,877 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 49,777 miles

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

crack in offside side repeater len's

front tyres getting low on edges 3mm

Pass 24 Sep 2008 49,777 miles

crack in offside side repeater len's

front tyres getting low on edges 3mm

Pass 5 Mar 2008 39,402 miles

cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Fail 5 Mar 2008 39,402 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Dec 2006 34,652 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 XMV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XMV, 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 XMV registered?

LX52 XMV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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The MOT history for LX52 XMV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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