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RL52 WHB

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Bronze Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,983 mi
Last recorded102,983 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 WHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 102,983 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 99,314 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 96,251 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 96,251 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 89,591 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 83,356 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 79,751 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 79,751 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 78,831 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 78,831 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 75,281 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 66,641 miles

Engine under tray fitted.

Fail 13 Nov 2017 66,641 miles

Engine under tray fitted.

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 59,952 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Rear brake pads wearing low

low pad warning light on

Pass 9 Dec 2015 52,141 miles

Brake pipe across rear sub frame corroded.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 43,178 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 36,215 miles

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

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

o/s/washer jet not working

Pass 15 Dec 2012 29,436 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 21,777 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 19,455 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 17,937 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 15,721 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 13,805 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 11,165 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 WHB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Bronze with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WHB, 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 RL52 WHB registered?

RL52 WHB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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