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RV52 OAD

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,416 mi
Last recorded122,416 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 OAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 122,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 122,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 121,355 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Dec 2018 121,355 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 116,842 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the legal limit (3.5.1g)

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

both front and rear bumpers cracked

Pass 10 Nov 2016 103,346 miles

Front Bumper insecure damaged ()

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

Front and rear brake discs lipped

Front registration plate deteriorated but readable

Lot of oil leak

Nearside Rear stop lamp damaged

Fail 10 Nov 2016 103,346 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Front Bumper insecure damaged ()

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

Front and rear brake discs lipped

Front registration plate deteriorated but readable

Lot of oil leak

Nearside Rear stop lamp damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2015 98,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush anti roll bar end bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush anti roll bar end bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2014 92,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 92,476 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 82,886 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 82,884 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 72,793 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 69,603 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 67,683 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 65,582 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 64,235 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 56,950 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 56,950 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 47,069 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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RV52 OAD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RV52 OAD, 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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RV52 OAD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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