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RF52 UZJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

134,582 mi
Last recorded134,582 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 UZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 134,582 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s rear floor/chassis/body members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt recommend replace (2.1.3 (g) (i))

advise, operation of n/s washer jet

o/s and n/s headlamp beam image outputs slightly reduced

sill covers, undertrays etc fitted, limiting view of some testable items

Pass 8 Dec 2021 129,915 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear most mounting area slight both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o.s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 125,273 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 121,114 miles

beam patterns weak

chassis rusty

oil leaks ?

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 30 Nov 2018 115,070 miles

both head lamps on lower limits

both outer sills and under body covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2017 109,757 miles

ball joint covers poor

Pass 29 Nov 2016 105,893 miles

parking brake only just met legal requirement

Fail 28 Nov 2016 105,891 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

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

parking brake only just met legal requirement

Pass 23 Nov 2015 101,844 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 96,351 miles

advanced corrosion rear metal brake pipe

Fail 28 Nov 2014 96,351 miles

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

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

advanced corrosion rear metal brake pipe

Pass 25 Nov 2013 90,149 miles

Bonnet will not stay up on its own.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 90,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Bonnet will not stay up on its own.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 82,619 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 75,594 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 66,662 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 59,170 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 51,302 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 51,302 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside rear parking effort low

Pass 30 Nov 2007 43,725 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 43,725 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 35,732 miles

Slight play in front ball joints.

Fail 20 Nov 2006 35,732 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play in front ball joints.

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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RF52 UZJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RF52 UZJ, 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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RF52 UZJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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