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OV52 NXM

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

135,338 mi
Last recorded135,338 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 NXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 135,338 miles

Brakes should be checked and serviced.

Slight play in rear lower ball joints.

Pass 20 Aug 2015 130,221 miles

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

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

rear coil springs corroded.

Fail 13 Aug 2015 130,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 125,196 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges recommend replacement.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre worn inner edge recommend replacement.

Offside steering rack inner joint worn.

Fail 12 Aug 2014 125,195 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges recommend replacement.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre worn inner edge recommend replacement.

Offside steering rack inner joint worn.

Pass 24 Jul 2013 117,218 miles

Rear lower ball joints have slight play.

Fail 23 Jul 2013 117,216 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear lower ball joints have slight play.

Pass 13 Jul 2012 109,183 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 12 Jul 2012 109,182 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2011 104,129 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 104,126 miles

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 98,721 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyre walls perrished

Fail 30 Sep 2010 98,719 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyre walls perrished

Pass 3 Oct 2009 90,772 miles

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

front tyres wearing on the inner and outer edges

Fail 2 Oct 2009 90,772 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on the inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Jun 2008 76,336 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 62,639 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 49,894 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 NXM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NXM, 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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OV52 NXM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 4 December 2002.

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