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MJ52 VLC

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,500 mi
Last recorded111,500 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 VLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 111,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Oct 2018 90,583 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 75,307 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 75,307 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 74,192 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 73,142 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 71,922 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 66,416 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 63,912 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 61,274 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 61,274 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 57,973 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 55,344 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 52,066 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 52,066 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2007 45,691 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 42,300 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 36,244 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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MJ52 VLC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MJ52 VLC, 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 MJ52 VLC registered?

MJ52 VLC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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