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OV52 NXH

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

130,267 mi
Last recorded130,267 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 NXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2022 130,267 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 127,788 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 127,788 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 126,777 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 126,777 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 126,713 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 30 Jan 2019 125,550 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 125,550 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 123,610 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2017 123,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2016 123,034 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2016 123,034 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 120,018 miles

hand brake ex travel

Pass 24 Jan 2015 115,642 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 108,914 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

hand brake ex-travel

Pass 8 Jan 2013 104,475 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 98,930 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

both front brake disks slightly worn

Pass 16 Jan 2012 98,930 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

both front brake disks slightly worn

Pass 17 Jan 2011 91,927 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

brake fluid slightly low

cannot check under plastic covers

Fail 12 Jan 2011 91,591 miles

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

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

brake fluid slightly low

cannot check under plastic covers

Fail 21 Jun 2010 84,987 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 4 May 2010 83,717 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on the outter edge

Pass 14 Jan 2010 82,418 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 82,418 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 73,373 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 62,217 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 42,070 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 32,373 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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OV52 NXH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 OV52 NXH, 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 OV52 NXH registered?

OV52 NXH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 26 November 2002.

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The MOT history for OV52 NXH shows 28 tests with a 60.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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