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RK52 MXG

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

175,360 mi
Last recorded175,360 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 175,360 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 174,740 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 174,460 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 173,304 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 172,029 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 169,758 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 169,755 miles

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 168,810 miles

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

Nearside wing mirror glass missing

Offside Rear lamp lens repaired with tape

Fail 8 Nov 2016 168,806 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both knuckles (2.2.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside wing mirror glass missing

Offside Rear lamp lens repaired with tape

Pass 7 Sep 2015 160,331 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 160,331 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 149,510 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 149,499 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 143,990 miles

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2012 136,723 miles

battery insecure

front anti-roll bar bushes worn close to limit

front brake discs worn

n/s/f lower ball joint has play

n/s/f tyre worn

n/s/r lower ball joint has play

Pass 14 Sep 2011 127,042 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front and rear brake discs worn

front anti-roll bar bushes inner / outer have movment close to limit

n/s/r lower ball joint has play

Pass 15 Sep 2010 115,603 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear Direction indicators 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.B.7)

both front tyres deteriorated

both rear lower ball joints have play / lift

both rear tyres deteriorated

n/s/f lower ball joint has play / lift that appears close to limit

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge, replacement may soon be needed

Pass 10 Sep 2009 104,378 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre deteriorated on outter wall

o/s/r lamp repaired with tape

Pass 10 Sep 2008 91,700 miles

o/s/r lamp unit repaired with tape

Pass 6 Sep 2007 80,883 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 70,350 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak from n/s rear driveshaft oil seal

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 MXG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MXG, 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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RK52 MXG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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