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ML52 UWK

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,844 mi
Last recorded158,844 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 UWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 158,844 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side headlamp lenses faded but still has beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides inner rack have slight play ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear tyres perished and starting to crack and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle but not structural

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips on screen but not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 154,942 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to crack and perish on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides have slight play ()

Slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle but not structural

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips on screen but not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 151,223 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight surface corrosion to wheel arches and door bottoms but not structural

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips on screen but not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 146,028 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front tyres starting to wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to door bottoms and wheel arches but not structural

Pass 16 Jun 2021 140,449 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 135,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint has slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 130,248 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 126,202 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 123,341 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 123,341 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 114,563 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 114,561 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 104,614 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 95,927 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 87,372 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 87,372 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 79,081 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 70,551 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 65,239 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 59,770 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 59,770 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 52,965 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 48,156 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 42,001 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 UWK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 ML52 UWK, 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 ML52 UWK registered?

ML52 UWK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 9 December 2002.

Is ML52 UWK safe to buy?

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