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RE52 OLA

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

165,046 mi
Last recorded165,046 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 OLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 165,046 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 149,362 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 149,362 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 103,820 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 99,568 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to back + o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres are on the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 95,201 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/f + both front inner (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 88,445 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ends x2 (2.4.G.2)

Park brake efficiency only just met. It would appear it needs adjustment or repair

Fail 15 Oct 2015 88,445 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ends x2 (2.4.G.2)

Park brake efficiency only just met. It would appear it needs adjustment or repair

Pass 6 Oct 2014 83,037 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 83,037 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 77,810 miles

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 7 Oct 2013 77,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 1 Oct 2012 73,094 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 73,094 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 68,307 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 68,307 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 58,005 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 58,005 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 56,220 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 49,702 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 42,123 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing

Pass 8 Feb 2007 35,760 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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RE52 OLA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RE52 OLA, 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 RE52 OLA registered?

RE52 OLA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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The MOT history for RE52 OLA shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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