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RL52 OPT

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,423 mi
Last recorded118,423 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 OPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 30 Nov 2011 118,423 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 97,866 miles

both rear seats not fitted at the time of the test

hi level brake light not working

minor chips in windscreen

slight play in nearside track rod end ball joint

Pass 13 Aug 2009 81,891 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 69,656 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 53,817 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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RL52 OPT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RL52 OPT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RL52 OPT?

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What year was RL52 OPT registered?

RL52 OPT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is RL52 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL52 OPT shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RL52 OPT have outstanding finance?

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