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MV52 GCX

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,392 mi
Last recorded159,392 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV52 GCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 159,392 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 159,392 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 149,891 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front by flexi joints (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to nearside and offside rear seatbelts ()

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has a slight bulge on the inner sidewall but may be a casing joint

Oil leak ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing both rears folded away ()

front anti roll bar bush is contaminated with oil on the offside

power steering pipes above the front subframe are insecure

Fail 4 May 2018 149,726 miles

Battery insecure not clamped down properly (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure top bolt broken (1.7.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working hi level (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front by flexi joints (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to nearside and offside rear seatbelts ()

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has a slight bulge on the inner sidewall but may be a casing joint

Oil leak ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing both rears folded away ()

front anti roll bar bush is contaminated with oil on the offside

power steering pipes above the front subframe are insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2017 142,262 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 139,221 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 135,395 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 130,169 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 126,719 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 121,542 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 121,542 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 113,086 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 96,573 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 96,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive 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)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 84,736 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 84,736 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 74,308 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 62,950 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 57,324 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 45,328 miles

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

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

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

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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MV52 GCX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MV52 GCX, 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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MV52 GCX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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