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PK52 VZN

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,527 mi
Last recorded110,527 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK52 VZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 110,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 May 2016 110,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 164,594 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 164,594 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front tyres badly wearing on inner eges

Pass 19 Nov 2013 150,693 miles

Front anti roll bar inner bushes worn

Lift in both bottom ball joints

Sills and parts of underbody covered by plastic trims , cannot inspect properly

Slight play steering column top

Pass 15 Nov 2012 136,599 miles

Lift in o/s front lower ball joint

Fail 15 Nov 2012 136,599 miles

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

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

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

Lift in o/s front lower ball joint

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

Rear brake pads look worn

Pass 1 Dec 2011 123,245 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 123,245 miles

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

Drive belt badly split

Pass 17 Nov 2010 108,256 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 108,256 miles

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

Front anti roll bar outer bushes worn

Rear brake pads look worn

Pass 19 Nov 2009 96,045 miles

high level brake light not working.

Pass 14 Nov 2008 83,541 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 70,441 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 61,508 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 51,911 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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PK52 VZN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 PK52 VZN, 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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PK52 VZN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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