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RJ52 AGE

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

148,750 mi
Last recorded148,750 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 AGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 148,750 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 140,187 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 129,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 121,627 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 115,494 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 115,494 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 110,415 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 110,415 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 104,522 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 94,643 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 94,503 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 83,886 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 72,501 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 60,807 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 49,313 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 48,144 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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RJ52 AGE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RJ52 AGE, 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 RJ52 AGE registered?

RJ52 AGE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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