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MC52 SYA

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

162,483 mi
Last recorded162,483 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC52 SYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 162,483 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 157,162 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 147,835 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 138,648 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 126,042 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 117,211 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 109,944 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misted up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 9 Jun 2018 99,131 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 92,008 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 90,612 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 84,731 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 80,469 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 75,581 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 75,581 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 71,290 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2011 64,428 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 64,422 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 47,857 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 44,026 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 32,002 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 23,889 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 23,889 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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MC52 SYA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 MC52 SYA, 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 MC52 SYA registered?

MC52 SYA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 October 2002.

Is MC52 SYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC52 SYA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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