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MM52 AXC

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

169,531 mi
Last recorded169,531 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM52 AXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 169,531 miles

heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Dec 2022 159,940 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 151,601 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 146,177 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 146,172 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 138,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipes covered in copper grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 130,139 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 130,132 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 129,993 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/55R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm and worn on outer edge - 275/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing mirror indicator damaged but still working

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm - 275/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm and cracking on tread - 275/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

all shock absorbers corroded

body corroded

front grill damaged but still secure

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 20 May 2017 127,274 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 123,586 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 123,586 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2015 121,881 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 121,881 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 117,698 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2014 117,698 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 113,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 109,919 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 109,919 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 105,707 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 105,707 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 99,179 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

osf steering rack tie rod end has slight play

Fail 1 Oct 2010 99,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

osf steering rack tie rod end has slight play

Fail 8 Sep 2010 98,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 98,831 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 86,808 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 77,184 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 77,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 72,148 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 72,148 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 65,688 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 65,687 miles

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

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

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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MM52 AXC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 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 MM52 AXC, 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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MM52 AXC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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