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SC52 CJC

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

188,268 mi
Last recorded188,268 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC52 CJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 188,268 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 188,259 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 185,284 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 185,105 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached all missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2022 143,979 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 143,975 miles

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 230,039 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 230,039 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 225,738 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 220,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2018 220,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted calliper pins not fitted correctly (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components mounting bolt hitting cv boot (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2017 212,768 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 212,680 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 201,115 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 201,115 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort zero reading (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort zero reading (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 187,771 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2015 187,762 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2014 175,565 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2014 175,565 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 162,458 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 154,721 miles

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

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

dash board illumination not working

Fail 19 Mar 2012 154,721 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

dash board illumination not working

Pass 6 Apr 2011 144,432 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2010 127,198 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2010 126,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2009 108,238 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

SRS warning light remains on

Pass 2 Jan 2008 66,283 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 63,912 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 57,838 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 51,380 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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SC52 CJC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 SC52 CJC, 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 SC52 CJC registered?

SC52 CJC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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