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PJ52 CAA

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,042 mi
Last recorded126,042 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 CAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2011 126,042 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 115,893 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn close to wear indicators

brake pipes across offaide front of chasis corroded.unable to fully check pipes due to positioning of pipes and plastic mounting clips

front metal brake pipes corroded

nearsaide rear tyre worn out of shape and very low on edges

noise from engine possibly injector seal

offside front indicator starting to show white light

play in offside of steering rack

play in steering rack body .unable to see mountings due to plastic cover

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2010 115,893 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn close to wear indicators

brake pipes across offaide front of chasis corroded.unable to fully check pipes due to positioning of pipes and plastic mounting clips

front metal brake pipes corroded

nearsaide rear tyre worn out of shape and very low on edges

noise from engine possibly injector seal

offside front indicator starting to show white light

play in offside of steering rack

play in steering rack body .unable to see mountings due to plastic cover

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2009 103,159 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 103,159 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 79,930 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 62,605 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 55,913 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 46,916 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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PJ52 CAA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ52 CAA registered?

PJ52 CAA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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