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RK52 LJE

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

205,294 mi
Last recorded205,294 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 LJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 205,294 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 205,292 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 190,741 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 190,741 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 178,626 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 178,622 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 167,990 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 157,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer wall perished/cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer wall perished/cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 154,924 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2013 143,045 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 143,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 132,213 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 121,918 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2010 112,022 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 98,367 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 98,367 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 84,784 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 72,349 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 58,136 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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RK52 LJE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RK52 LJE, 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 RK52 LJE registered?

RK52 LJE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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