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OV52 NYS

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

136,155 mi
Last recorded136,155 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 NYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 136,155 miles

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

n/s/f tyre poor

Pass 16 Sep 2015 128,196 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 127,784 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Coolant warning light is on

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 116,773 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 116,773 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 113,374 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 113,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 108,368 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 108,368 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 102,233 miles

Front wiper blades smear screen.

rear registration plate deteriorated.

Fail 5 Nov 2011 102,233 miles

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

Front wiper blades smear screen.

Rear brake discs dished.

rear registration plate deteriorated.

Pass 4 Nov 2010 95,505 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 86,402 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 75,653 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 75,653 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 65,450 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 65,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 53,878 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 53,878 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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 NYS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 NYS, 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 NYS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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