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RK52 UAS

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

151,594 mi
Last recorded151,594 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 UAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 151,594 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 151,593 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 144,117 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 144,117 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2018 133,456 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 133,440 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 133,190 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack insecure end excess movement (2.2.B.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front headlamp misting

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertray fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2017 120,969 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 120,969 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 112,890 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 105,831 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 8 Jul 2014 105,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2013 92,507 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 92,507 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 83,620 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 75,853 miles

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

tow bar electrical plug loose

Fail 13 Jun 2011 75,853 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

tow bar electrical plug loose

Pass 14 Jun 2010 67,865 miles

unable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers

unable to check rear facing seat belts due to seats having been removed from vehicle

Fail 11 Jun 2010 67,864 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

unable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers

unable to check rear facing seat belts due to seats having been removed from vehicle

Pass 18 May 2009 60,476 miles

rear brakes getting very low

Pass 2 Jun 2008 54,859 miles

slight oil leak from gearbox area

Fail 2 Jun 2008 54,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

slight oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 18 Jun 2007 48,255 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 48,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 48,045 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 26,290 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 UAS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 UAS, 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 UAS registered?

RK52 UAS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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