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OU52 VXV

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,008 mi
Last recorded127,008 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 VXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 127,008 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 121,304 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 118,352 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 114,505 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 112,583 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 110,137 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 110,137 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 109,865 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 107,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2012 105,068 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 181,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

SRS light on

Fail 13 Feb 2012 181,058 miles

Inner Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 153,207 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 153,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 136,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 136,026 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 110,880 miles

Both The Rear Drive Shafts Were Rubing On The ABS Wiring Loom

Engine Oil Level On The Minimum Mark On The Dipstick

Nail in nearside front tyre

Spare tyre defective

Fail 26 Jun 2008 110,880 miles

Both The Rear Drive Shafts Were Rubing On The ABS Wiring Loom

Engine Oil Level On The Minimum Mark On The Dipstick

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Jun 2007 80,978 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 56,010 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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OU52 VXV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OU52 VXV, 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 OU52 VXV registered?

OU52 VXV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is OU52 VXV safe to buy?

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