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OE52 BBZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

128,452 mi
Last recorded128,452 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 BBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 128,452 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play BOTH sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play BOTH sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 123,377 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 118,022 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 117,295 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 116,253 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear heat shield loose

Fail 5 Nov 2015 116,247 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear heat shield loose

Pass 21 Oct 2014 105,863 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 96,810 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 89,794 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

play in n/s tie rod

Pass 3 Oct 2011 82,398 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 75,119 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 67,125 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 59,787 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 59,787 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 52,198 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 43,109 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 33,009 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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OE52 BBZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OE52 BBZ, 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 OE52 BBZ registered?

OE52 BBZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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