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PX52 AOE

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Green Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

126,782 mi
Last recorded126,782 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX52 AOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 126,782 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 117,666 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 105,831 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 104,202 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 98,886 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 98,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 86,496 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 86,496 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 77,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both main brake pipes corroded at rear

both rear tyres small cracks/spilts on outer side walls

n/s/front brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/front brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 10 Nov 2014 77,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both main brake pipes corroded at rear

both rear tyres small cracks/spilts on outer side walls

n/s/front brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/front brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 14 Nov 2013 75,783 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

limited inspection of n/s/f brake pipe due to protective coating.

Fail 13 Nov 2013 75,782 miles

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 73,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 73,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 69,822 miles

drivers seatbelt webbing slightly frayed

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

offside headlamp aim on upper limit

Fail 12 Apr 2012 69,822 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

drivers seatbelt webbing slightly frayed

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

offside headlamp aim on upper limit

Pass 26 Apr 2011 64,204 miles

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON PARKING BRAKE

SOME MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS

Fail 21 Apr 2011 64,177 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON PARKING BRAKE

SOME MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS

Pass 16 Apr 2010 58,296 miles

FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRULES SLIGHTLY COORRODED BOTH SIDES

IMBALANCE ON PARKING BRAKE

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 27 Apr 2009 50,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OFFSIDE FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY SCUFED & DAMAGED

Fail 27 Apr 2009 50,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OFFSIDE FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY SCUFED & DAMAGED

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 38,503 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 38,503 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 25,522 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 80,837 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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PX52 AOE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Green with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 PX52 AOE, 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 PX52 AOE registered?

PX52 AOE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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