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ML52 UYS

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

141,657 mi
Last recorded141,657 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 141,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

injector chuffing under bonnet.

lower cover fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

n/s. headlight poor beam image.

parking brake efficiency only just met.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

steering rack rubber mounts starting to deteriorate.

Fail 19 Oct 2016 141,645 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

injector chuffing under bonnet.

lower cover fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

n/s. headlight poor beam image.

parking brake efficiency only just met.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

steering rack rubber mounts starting to deteriorate.

Pass 7 Aug 2015 132,833 miles

centre stop light not working

front brake discs lipped quite badly

front brake pads getting low

n/s o/s front tyres getting very low on edges also close to exposing cords

n/s o/s rear chasis very rusty

n/s rear indicator bulb starting to deterioate

oil leak

rear subframe rusty

slight lift in o/s bottom ball joint

slight play and knock in n/s inner rack joint

Fail 30 Jul 2015 132,821 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

centre stop light not working

front brake discs lipped quite badly

front brake pads getting low

n/s o/s front tyres getting very low on edges also close to exposing cords

n/s o/s rear chasis very rusty

n/s rear indicator bulb starting to deterioate

oil leak

rear subframe rusty

slight lift in o/s bottom ball joint

slight play and knock in n/s inner rack joint

Pass 30 Jul 2014 120,891 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 113,621 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 113,594 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 110,793 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 110,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 98,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 6 Jul 2011 98,074 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Jun 2010 84,517 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 71,067 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 71,059 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 61,964 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 50,759 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 46,840 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight play in osr lower ball joint

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 UYS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ML52 UYS, 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 UYS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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