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RK52 LKF

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

140,838 mi
Last recorded140,838 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 140,838 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 126,250 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 126,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 113,266 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 113,260 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low

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

Offside front tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 99,374 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 99,374 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 86,859 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 86,859 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 74,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Aug 2008 74,405 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 24 Aug 2007 62,675 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Aug 2007 62,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Aug 2006 50,307 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 50,307 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Aug 2005 39,038 miles

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

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

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

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

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 LKF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 RK52 LKF, 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 LKF registered?

RK52 LKF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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