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PJ52 AOC

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

159,048 mi
Last recorded159,048 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 AOC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 159,048 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 159,048 miles

Emissions not tested running rough (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 154,623 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 154,619 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 149,171 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 149,171 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 144,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 144,000 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 141,339 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

bonnet struts weak & wont hold up bonnet

engine oil level close to minimum mark on dipstick

front to rear brake pipes at nearside rear sill getting corroded

possible wheel bearing noisy on rear (heard on road brake test)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 141,319 miles

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

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

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

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

advise tracking checked

bonnet struts weak & wont hold up bonnet

engine oil level close to minimum mark on dipstick

front to rear brake pipes at nearside rear sill getting corroded

nearside rear tyre punctured & has had a "BAD" repair on inner shoulder

possible wheel bearing noisy on rear (heard on road brake test)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 139,153 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 139,147 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 131,979 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 124,406 miles

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

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

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

both bonnet hydraulic supports faulty

Pass 19 Jul 2010 98,880 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 98,880 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 87,189 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 87,189 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 78,453 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 78,453 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 66,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 May 2007 66,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Dec 2005 47,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Dec 2005 47,782 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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PJ52 AOC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 PJ52 AOC, 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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PJ52 AOC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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