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MW52 ZDC

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,217 mi
Last recorded146,217 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 ZDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 146,217 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 139,873 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 133,281 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 130,150 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 125,774 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 119,783 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 113,229 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 113,219 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 107,387 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 105,011 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 100,863 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 100,863 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 96,445 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 90,333 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 84,989 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 79,887 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)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 74,504 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 71,419 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 71,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 58,313 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing on inner tread sections, nearside rear tyre near wear limits.

Fail 26 Sep 2006 58,313 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

rear tyres wearing on inner tread sections, nearside rear tyre near wear limits.

Pass 9 Nov 2005 43,115 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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MW52 ZDC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MW52 ZDC, 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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MW52 ZDC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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