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ML52 TOR

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

160,779 mi
Last recorded160,779 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 TOR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 160,779 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 160,773 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn b d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 150,326 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 140,359 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 139,977 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 132,208 miles

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

noise from o/s/f suspension on lock to lock check

Fail 4 Nov 2020 132,198 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

noise from o/s/f suspension on lock to lock check

Pass 8 Nov 2019 128,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust blowing

Pass 12 Nov 2018 122,247 miles

both rear upper arm bushes perished

rear brake pipes rusty

slight play in near side inner rack end

small oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2017 116,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak front diff area ()

Fail 2 Nov 2017 116,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak front diff area ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 110,214 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 110,209 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 104,986 miles

Offside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight seap from steering rack

transmission pipe leaking

Pass 23 Feb 2015 96,420 miles

slight oil leak pipe transmision pipe

Pass 3 Feb 2014 86,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Oct 2012 74,731 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 74,731 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 66,039 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 65,416 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 62,437 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 59,627 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 59,627 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 56,847 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 51,804 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 42,215 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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ML52 TOR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 ML52 TOR, 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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ML52 TOR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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