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PL52 UMX

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

100,272 mi
Last recorded100,272 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL52 UMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 100,272 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear & nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side(deteriorated) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Light oil leak (rear diff)

Nearisde rear coil spring slighty corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside front direction indicator slighty discolour

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak but not excessive

Rear suspension components mount area corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2023 98,045 miles

Front Anti roll bar outer bushes showing signs of wear

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in steering rack

Fail 30 Nov 2023 98,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Anti roll bar outer bushes showing signs of wear

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Nov 2022 96,760 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 95,883 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 95,883 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 95,109 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 95,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 94,283 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 91,586 miles

o/s/f lower suspension ball joint slightly worn

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2017 88,654 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 22 Nov 2017 88,654 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 11 Nov 2016 85,006 miles

slight play in o/s/f lower suspension ball joint

Pass 6 Nov 2015 80,799 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 80,798 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 76,309 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 68,502 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 68,526 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 61,071 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 57,422 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 57,351 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 55,189 miles

Bonnet struts weak.

Pass 13 Nov 2008 49,179 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge.

Pass 12 Nov 2007 40,871 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 27,577 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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PL52 UMX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PL52 UMX, 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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What year was PL52 UMX registered?

PL52 UMX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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