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PN52 VPC

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

113,502 mi
Last recorded113,502 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN52 VPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 113,502 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 103,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 95,841 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 89,539 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 88,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 88,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 85,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 79,310 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 76,275 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 75,167 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 73,785 miles

middle rear brake pipe has surface corrosion

nearside and offside front headlamps have slightly weak beam pattens

offside front brake pipe has surface corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2014 70,801 miles

offside front brake pipe has surface corrosion

rear brake pipe has surface corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2013 66,646 miles

rear metal brake pipe has surface corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2012 62,098 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall perishing

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 22 Aug 2011 57,081 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 57,081 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 46,705 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 41,313 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 37,311 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 29,752 miles

rear brake pads are low

rear tyres have 2mm tread wearing bald on edges

Pass 24 Jul 2006 22,642 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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PN52 VPC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 PN52 VPC, 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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PN52 VPC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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