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RE52 URM

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

185,388 mi
Last recorded185,388 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 URM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 185,388 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 177,039 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 176,897 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 167,956 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 157,623 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 145,922 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 134,494 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 134,494 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 124,713 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 124,713 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 115,276 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 115,276 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 107,722 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

note lights on dash stay on (bas)&(eps)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 107,722 miles

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

note lights on dash stay on (bas)&(eps)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 100,763 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 93,636 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 85,244 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 74,331 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 60,409 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 60,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 45,600 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 45,600 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 URM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RE52 URM, 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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RE52 URM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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